Cheap flights Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia (PHL)
Boston to Philadelphia is a 319-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Boston is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $34.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | BOS → PHL | $147 | $140 | $286 |
| Cheapest combo | PVD → PHL | $142 | $111 | $252 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$34. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Boston
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to PHL | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS — Boston | 2.9 mi / 5m | $113 | $147 | $260 |
| MHT — Manchester | 51.8 mi / 52m | $82 | $151 | $233 |
| PVD — Providence | 56.8 mi / 55m | $84 | $142 | $226 |
Arrival airports near Philadelphia
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from BOS | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL — Philadelphia | 8.2 mi / 12m | $27 | $147 | $173 |
| TTN — Trenton | 34.7 mi / 40m | $84 | $149 | $232 |
| ACY — Atlantic City | 54.4 mi / 54m | $126 | $156 | $282 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 319 miles, 5h 14m, and an estimated $56 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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