Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 280
miles
450
kilometers
243
nautical miles

🕐 1h 2m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (233°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
280 448
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
280 448
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
280 420
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
280 420
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
280 560
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
280 420
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This short regional flight of 280 miles is perfect for a quick trip. Many airlines operate smaller aircraft like the Embraer E175 or Bombardier CRJ on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to PHL route connects Boston, United States with Philadelphia, United States. This short-haul flight covers 280 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SW bearing of 233° from Boston.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.

🛬 About PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 280 miles (450 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to PHL typically take around 1h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 280 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.