Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Logan International Airport (BOS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Logan International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Boston's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Philadelphia.
Choose from 134 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Logan International Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with Frontier Airlines is the earliest flight available. Frontier Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:59.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your PHL to BOS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Logan International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Boston (and then other destinations in United States) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
American Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PHL to BOS flights, with 83.67% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Logan International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PHL and BOS include:
LaGuardia Airport
Nantucket Memorial Airport
Martha's Vineyard Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Logan International Airport (BOS)
£68 is the lowest price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Logan International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £134. These prices can change based on demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PHL to BOS.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Logan International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PHL to BOS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Logan International Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
78.93% of flights that take off from Philadelphia International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PHL? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Logan International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Logan International Airport (BOS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Philadelphia International Airport to Logan International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BOS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Logan International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and chase adventure across Boston and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Logan International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Logan International Airport (BOS) to central Boston
The address for BOS is One Harborside Drive.
From Logan International Airport, Boston is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Logan International Airport (BOS)
The quietest month for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Logan International Airport is May, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Boston based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Boston is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Logan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHL to BOS in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Boston is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 190 miles south-west of Boston, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another essential stop in United States and is around 270 miles south-west of Boston. No journey is complete without a visit to Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
