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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cardiff from £77

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CWL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cardiff

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Cardiff (CWL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£109

One-way from

£77

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£400
15/2-17/2
  • 15/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 40m total
  • Manchester to Cardiff
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Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 30m total
  • Manchester to Cardiff
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High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Cardiff
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Cardiff. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sat 15/223:15MAN - CWL
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/213:15CWL - MAN
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£109
Fri 28/216:25MAN - CWL
1 stop16h 55mRyanair
Sun 2/308:20CWL - MAN
1 stop24h 05mRyanair
Deal found 16/1£119
Sat 8/205:55MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 00mKLM
Mon 10/217:25CWL - MAN
1 stop4h 35mKLM
Deal found 15/1£281

Find flights from Manchester to Cardiff within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Cardiff that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sat 8/2

20:05-07:55

1 stop11h 50m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 10/2

13:15-18:45

1 stop5h 30m

£114

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 28/2

16:25-09:20

1 stop16h 55m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 2/3

08:20-08:25

1 stop24h 05m

£119

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 7/2

13:50-09:20

2 stops19h 30m

£77

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 7/2

20:20-11:30

3 stops15h 10m

£173

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Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cardiff

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cardiff from Manchester with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Manchester to Cardiff

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Manchester to Cardiff including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Cardiff?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cardiff (average of £169). Flying from Manchester to Cardiff in December is currently the most expensive (average of £263). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to CWL?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Cardiff. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Manchester to Cardiff in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Cardiff by month

Plan your trip to Cardiff by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cardiff ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Cardiff when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Cardiff by month

Plan your trip to Cardiff by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cardiff, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cardiff

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cardiff. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cardiff. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Cardiff, such as Ryanair and KLM. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,188 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to Cardiff. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Cardiff round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manchester to Cardiff round-trip from £119. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. Users have found that Ryanair is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Cardiff that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Cardiff flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Cardiff?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Cardiff.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Cardiff?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Cardiff by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Cardiff?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cardiff (average of £169). Flying from Manchester to Cardiff in December is currently the most expensive (average of £263). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Manchester to Cardiff

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Manchester to Cardiff. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£216Average£366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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