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Overview: Luton to Plymouth flight
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Flights from Luton to Plymouth depart on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:05, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 309 km distance in 1h 10m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Distance 309 km |
Average flight duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Flights per day 4 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 6:05 |
Last flight 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
The cheapest and fastest flights from Luton to Plymouth
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£41
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£306
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
5 h 26 m
Flights on 20 Sept
4
Distance
309 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Luton to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Plymouth will cost around £306 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £41.
Fast flights
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 4 flights from Luton to Plymouth, including 1 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 309 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 9 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RK 922816:301h10London Stansted Airport17:40Newquay Cornwall Airport£411One-way0 changes
BA1326+
BA40857:359h55London Heathrow Airport17:30Exeter International Airport£2981One-way1 change- BA1438+BA40737:506h05London Heathrow Airport13:55Exeter International Airport£3951One-way1 change
- BA1436+BA40739:204h35London Heathrow Airport13:55Exeter International Airport£4891One-way1 change
- RK 922816:301h10London Stansted Airport17:40Newquay Cornwall Airport£411One-way0 changes
- BA1436+BA40739:204h35London Heathrow Airport13:55Exeter International Airport£4891One-way1 change
- BA1438+BA40737:506h05London Heathrow Airport13:55Exeter International Airport£3951One-way1 change
- BA1326+BA40857:359h55London Heathrow Airport17:30Exeter International Airport£2981One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Luton to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £78.
Distance: 309 km
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| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£78 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price | £63 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Plymouth is a coach with an average price of £63.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Plymouth:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Plymouth costing on average £91.
A coach is £319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Plymouth costing on average £383.
The fastest way to travel from Luton to Plymouth is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 44m.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Coach takes on average 6h 19m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Luton and Plymouth including taking a coach, train and flight.
Live departures
Luton to Plymouth flight times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Plymouth flights for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA1326+BA4085 | 7:35 London Heathrow Airport | 9h55 | 17:30 Exeter International Airport | 1 change | |
| BA1438+BA4073 | 7:50 London Heathrow Airport | 6h05 | 13:55 Exeter International Airport | 1 change | |
| BA1436+BA4073 | 9:20 London Heathrow Airport | 4h35 | 13:55 Exeter International Airport | 1 change | |
| RK 9228 | 16:30 London Stansted Airport | 1h10 | 17:40 Newquay Cornwall Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Luton to Plymouth flights with Omio?
Eastern Airways operates all flights services from Luton to Plymouth.
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Airlines: Loganair, British Airways, easyJet from Luton to PlymouthFind the best flights between Luton to Plymouth with Omio's travel partners Loganair, British Airways, easyJet from £13. We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
British Airways
About
British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. syn p British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average British Airways Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest British Airways Price
£132
British Airways frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Economy Basic includes 1 cabin bag (max 23kg, 56x45x25cm) plus 1 personal item (40x30x15cm)
Additional luggage
Additional checked bags can be purchased, with prices varying by route and fare class
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy depends on ticket type - Basic tickets non-refundable, Flexible tickets can be cancelled for a full refund
Pregnant on board
Travel permitted until end of 36th week for single pregnancies, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancies. Medical clearance required after 28th weeks
Unaccompagned minor
Young flyers aged 5-11 can travel alone using British Airways' Skyflyer Solo service. Service must be booked in advance and is available on most routes
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
British Airways provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special assistance through airports.
Pets
Pets travel in the hold except assistance dogs. Advance booking required. Only cats and dogs accepted on most routes
Entertaiment on board
Loganair
About
Loganair, established in 1962, is Scotland's largest regional airline, headquartered at Glasgow Airport. It primarily operates domestic flights within the United Kingdom, serving over 40 destinations, including remote island communities. Known for its \lifeline services,\" Loganair connects isolated areas and even operates the world's shortest scheduled flight between Westray and Papa Westray. The airline also uniquely uses Barra Airport, where flights land on a tidal beach. Loganair has a diverse fleet, including smaller aircraft like the Britten-Norman Islander, and offers a frequent flyer program called Clan Loganair."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Loganair Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Loganair Price
£175
Loganair frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of cabin baggage (40x35x18cm) plus 1 personal item
Additional luggage
Hold luggage can be purchased, 15kg or 23kg options available
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable tickets unless flex fare purchased. Changes allowed with fee.
Pregnant on board
Passengers can fly up to the end of 36th week for single pregnancies, end of 32nd week for multiple pregnancies
Unaccompagned minor
Young persons aged 12-16 can travel unaccompanied. Children aged 5-11 must use Meet and Assist service
Amenities on board the airplane
USB plugs
Accessibility
Loganair provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and special assistance for boarding and disembarking
Pets
Small pets allowed in cabin, larger dogs in hold. Must be booked in advance
easyJet
About
easyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. easyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage. syn p easyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. easyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average easyJet Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest easyJet Price
£56
easyJet frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Only small under seat bag (45x36x20 cm) included
Additional luggage
Hold luggage up to 23kg can be purchased
Cancellation Policy
Flights can be changed up to 2 hours before departure for a fee plus fare difference; no refunds unless flights are cancelled by easyJet
Pregnant on board
Expectant mothers can fly up to the end of week 35 for single pregnancies, end of week 32 for multiple pregnancies. Medical certificate required if beyond week 28
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-14 can travel as unaccompanied minors for a fee of £37 per child per flight
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
easyJet provides special assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair assistance and support for hidden disabilities through the Sunflower lanyard scheme
Complete guide to Plymouth
Things to do in Plymouth
Discover the best of Plymouth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Plymouth trip today.
- Recommended
Plymouth Gin Distillery
Independent museum exploring Plymouth’s role in gin distilling, set in a historic Barbican building with tours and original features.
- Recommended
Mayflower Museum
Small local museum on the Barbican focused on migration, seafaring and Plymouth’s links with transatlantic departures.
- Must visit
The Barbican
Historic waterfront quarter with cobbled lanes, independent shops, harbour views and many of Plymouth’s best-known heritage sights.
- Must visit
Plymouth Hoe
Large open seafront promenade and parkland with lawns, monuments and views over Plymouth Sound; ideal for walks and sunset stops.
- Recommended
West Hoe Park
Peaceful landscaped park beside the Hoe with formal planting, a lido nearby and excellent sea views across Plymouth Sound.
- Vegetarian
Devon Cream Tea
A Devon cream tea pairs scones with clotted cream and jam. In Devon, the cream goes on first, making it a proud local ritual across Plymouth and the county.
- Gluten-free
South Devon Crab
Fresh crab landed on the South Devon coast, often served simply dressed or in sandwiches. It is prized in Plymouth for its sweet flavour and strong fishing heritage.
Stargazy Pie
This traditional pie of pilchards, eggs and potatoes is linked to nearby Cornwall and often found in Plymouth. It reflects the area's historic reliance on coastal fishing.
Quay 33
Long-established seafood restaurant on the Barbican, popular for fresh fish, shellfish and harbour atmosphere close to the historic waterfront.
The Mission
Relaxed bistro in the Barbican area serving British and European dishes with seafood options. Well suited to an easy meal near the waterfront.
The Harbourside Fish & Chips
Historic Barbican pub known for seafood, pies and harbour views. A lively traditional setting for classic Plymouth fare and local ales.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK: dining and buses are reasonable, while hotels rise in summer and at weekends. Costs are usually lower than London but similar to other regional waterfront cities.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxi tips are usually by rounding up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
FAQs: Luton to Plymouth flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Plymouth by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap plane tickets from Luton to Plymouth can start from as little as £56 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Luton to Plymouth is £383; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Luton to Plymouth is 1h 15m to travel the 309 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Luton to Plymouth leaves at 6:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Luton to Plymouth leaves at 22:15.
There are 5 flights a day from Luton to Plymouth which require at least one change with Eastern Airways. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.
When taking a flight from Luton to Plymouth, you can count on Eastern Airways for the best way to get you to Plymouth. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service between Luton and Plymouth and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
Flights from Luton to Plymouth generally leave from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport .London Heathrow Airport is 23 km away from Luton city centre and Exeter International Airport is 5 km from Plymouth city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Luton to Plymouth is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Luton and Plymouth including taking a coach, train and flight.
Since neither Luton nor Plymouth are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between Luton and Plymouth .
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
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