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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Manchester from £86

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — MAN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£120

One-way from

£86

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£432
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 28/4-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Cardiff to Manchester
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Cardiff to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£23 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Mon 28/413:10CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 05mRyanair
Wed 30/422:15MAN - CWL
1 stop9h 10mRyanair
Deal found 20/2£120
Tue 4/312:00CWL - MAN
1 stop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/318:30MAN - CWL
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£156
Thu 27/220:15CWL - MAN
3 stops23h 05mLoganair
Thu 6/308:40MAN - CWL
2 stops27h 50mLoganair
Deal found 20/2£886
Sun 23/310:20CWL - MAN
2 stops7h 10mAir France
Sun 30/305:55MAN - CWL
2 stops10h 50mAir France
Deal found 21/2£6,089

Find flights from Cardiff to Manchester within your budget

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Fly from

Cardiff

Fly to

Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 23/3

08:20-08:25

1 stop24h 05m

Manchester

Sun 30/3

13:05-12:45

1 stop23h 40m

£126

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Tue 4/3

12:00-15:30

1 stop3h 30m

Manchester

Thu 6/3

18:30-14:25

1 stop19h 55m

£156

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 23/3

10:20-17:30

2 stops7h 10m

Manchester

Sun 30/3

05:55-16:45

2 stops10h 50m

£6,089

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 5/3

12:00-17:45

1 stop5h 45m

£86

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 5/3

10:10-11:45

2 stops25h 35m

£132

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Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Manchester

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Travel insights for flights from Cardiff to Manchester

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

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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PNR - LAD

Why bother with the continental breakfast? It's so lack luster that it's not worth anyone's time.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PNR - LAD

Why bother with the continental breakfast? It's so lack luster that it's not worth anyone's time.

Vueling
7.1
Good
1,162 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PNR - LAD

Why bother with the continental breakfast? It's so lack luster that it's not worth anyone's time.

Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,069 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PNR - LAD

Why bother with the continental breakfast? It's so lack luster that it's not worth anyone's time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cardiff to Manchester. 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 Cardiff to Manchester round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cardiff to Manchester round-trip from £120. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air France. Ryanair is 62% 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?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff to Manchester 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 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 2 airlines flying from Cardiff to Manchester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cardiff to Manchester. 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest£156Average£296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£216Average£328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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