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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Manchester from £105

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — MAN
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cardiff (CWL) to Manchester (MAN). 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£112

One-way from

£105

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£416
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 6/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 40m total
  • Cardiff to Manchester
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Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 05m total
  • Cardiff to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cardiff to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Tue 6/516:20CWL - MAN
1 stop15h 10mRyanair
Fri 9/523:15MAN - CWL
1 stop7h 30mRyanair
Deal found 13/4£112
Sat 19/409:45CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 00mKLM
Tue 22/411:10MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 35mKLM
Deal found 15/4£660
Thu 1/512:00CWL - MAN
2 stops9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/508:30MAN - CWL
3 stops10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£1,020

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Tue 6/5

16:20-07:30

1 stop15h 10m

Manchester

Fri 9/5

23:15-06:45

1 stop7h 30m

£112

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Thu 1/5

12:00-21:50

2 stops9h 50m

Manchester

Fri 2/5

08:30-19:15

3 stops10h 45m

£1,020

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 14/5

12:00-19:05

1 stop7h 05m

£105

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 14/5

16:05-07:35

2 stops15h 30m

£157

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Deals found on 14/4

Best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Manchester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Manchester from Cardiff with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cardiff to Manchester

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Cardiff to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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 CWL to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Cardiff to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% on flights from Cardiff to Manchester by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Rainfall in Manchester by month

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

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

Temperature in Manchester by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, 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 17.0 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 Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. 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 Manchester. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,063 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.0

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,063 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,063 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.0

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,034 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.0
Good
1,063 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.0

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cardiff to Manchester round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cardiff to Manchester round-trip from £112. Ryanair is 63% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Cardiff to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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 Cardiff to Manchester

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KLMCheapest£207Average£304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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