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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cardiff from £72

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MAN — CWL
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult
Sat 25/5
Sat 1/6

The best prices from Manchester to Cardiff Wales are usually found in July or June, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 20 May 2024.

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Round-trip from

£102

One-way from

£72
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Manchester to Cardiff?

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Manchester to Cardiff. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cardiff.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Cardiff?

The best pricing can be found in the month of July. Prices to Cardiff from Manchester average £276. You can even find prices in July for less than £276, as users have found deals to Cardiff from as low as £70. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cardiff from Manchester. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Cardiff (MAN - CWL)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Manchester to Cardiff in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Aer Lingus flights from Manchester to Cardiff

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Aer Lingus for the route between Manchester and Cardiff. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 853,037 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.
Wed 19/619:40MAN - CWL
1 stop15h 50mAer Lingus
Fri 21/612:00CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/5£328
Wed 17/716:15MAN - CWL
1 stop19h 15mAer Lingus
Sun 21/712:00CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/5£339
Thu 18/719:40MAN - CWL
1 stop15h 50mAer Lingus
Sun 21/712:00CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/5£421

Cheap Manchester to Cardiff flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Manchester to Cardiff specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 853,037 searches. Prices were last updated on 20 May 2024.
Tue 18/606:05MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/612:00CWL - MAN
1 stop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£187
Wed 19/607:10MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/612:00CWL - MAN
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£188
Tue 28/506:05MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/512:00CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£220
Wed 19/607:10MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/616:50CWL - MAN
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£231
Tue 18/621:00MAN - CWL
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/612:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£239
Tue 18/621:00MAN - CWL
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/617:15CWL - MAN
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£287
Tue 28/506:05MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/516:50CWL - MAN
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£306
Wed 19/617:25MAN - CWL
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/616:50CWL - MAN
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£312
Wed 19/619:40MAN - CWL
1 stop15h 50mAer Lingus
Fri 21/612:00CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/5£328

Manchester to Cardiff 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Manchester and Cardiff in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 853,037 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.
Tue 2/706:05MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/712:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£141
Tue 18/606:05MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/612:00CWL - MAN
1 stop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£187
Wed 19/607:10MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/612:00CWL - MAN
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£188
Tue 28/506:05MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/512:00CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£220
Wed 19/607:10MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/616:50CWL - MAN
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£231
Tue 18/621:00MAN - CWL
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/612:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£239
Tue 18/621:00MAN - CWL
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/617:15CWL - MAN
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£287
Tue 28/506:05MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/516:50CWL - MAN
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£306
Wed 19/617:25MAN - CWL
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/616:50CWL - MAN
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£312

Manchester to Cardiff flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Manchester to Cardiff for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 853,037 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.
Tue 28/506:05MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/512:00CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£220
Tue 28/506:05MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/516:50CWL - MAN
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£306
Tue 28/520:40MAN - CWL
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/516:50CWL - MAN
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£443
Tue 28/511:10MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 35mKLM
Wed 29/509:45CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 00mKLM
Deal found 19/5£868
Tue 28/508:10MAN - CWL
2 stops11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/512:00CWL - MAN
3 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£875

One-way flights to Cardiff from Manchester

Search for one-way flight options from Manchester to Cardiff. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 853,037 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.
Tue 27/808:45MAN - CWL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£72
Tue 27/808:45MAN - CWL
2 stops11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£134
Tue 18/619:40MAN - CWL
1 stop15h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/5£168
Thu 18/719:40MAN - CWL
1 stop15h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/5£246
Tue 27/818:55MAN - CWL
3 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£272

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 853,037 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.

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Price

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Tue 2/7

1 stop5h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Thu 4/7

1 stop7h 05m

£141

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Tue 18/6

1 stop5h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 25/6

1 stop3h 30m

£187

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Tue 18/6

2 stops15h 50m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 25/6

1 stop7h 05m

£239

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Tue 18/6

2 stops15h 50m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 25/6

2 stops17h 15m

£287

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Wed 19/6

1 stop15h 50m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 21/6

1 stop19h 40m

£328

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Wed 17/7

1 stop19h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 21/7

1 stop19h 40m

£339

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Tue 18/6

3 stops26h 35m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 25/6

2 stops9h 05m

£409

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Thu 18/7

1 stop15h 50m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 21/7

1 stop19h 40m

£421

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Tue 2/7

2 stops27h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Thu 4/7

1 stop7h 05m

£470

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When is the best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cardiff?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Cardiff. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Manchester to Cardiff may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Cardiff?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Manchester to Cardiff. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Cardiff flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cardiff by month

Plan your trip from Manchester to Cardiff by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Manchester to Cardiff is currently £178 while a return flight costs £313. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cardiff (average of £129). Flying from Manchester to Cardiff in February is currently the most expensive (average of £199). 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.

January

£120

February

£157

March

£134

April

£140

May

£152

June

£139

July

£131

August

£133

September

£116

October

£102

November

£106

December

£154

Temperature and rainfall in Cardiff by month

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

CWL

Temperature

4 - 18 °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 20 May 2024.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,327 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

3hr delay in the airport. No information as to why. Boarded the plane sat for another hour on the runway. Staff very depressing also

Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,327 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,327 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.3

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

3hr delay in the airport. No information as to why. Boarded the plane sat for another hour on the runway. Staff very depressing also

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Manchester to Cardiff for under £200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Manchester to Cardiff for under £200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £141, but on average you can expect to pay £374.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Manchester to Cardiff for under £300?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Manchester to Cardiff within the next 7 days for less than £300.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manchester to Cardiff round-trip from £328.

  • What does MAN to CWL mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Manchester Airport to Cardiff Wales Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MAN to CWL flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Cardiff that include extra baggage allowance?

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Manchester to Cardiff flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Cardiff that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Manchester to Cardiff offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Manchester to Cardiff?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Manchester to Cardiff flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Manchester to Cardiff flight deals updated?

    The Manchester to Cardiff flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 20/5.

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