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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Alicante from £18

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — ALC
18 Jul — 25 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cardiff Wales to Alicante are usually found in January or November, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to Alicante

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cardiff (CWL) to Alicante (ALC). 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 13 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£70

One-way from

£18

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£164

Good round-trip deal

£103 or less

Good one-way deal

£36 or less
Vueling
  • Vueling
  • 4/10-20/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 05m total
  • Cardiff to Alicante
Vueling
  • Vueling
  • 11/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Cardiff to Alicante
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cardiff Wales to Alicante.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cardiff Wales to Alicante.

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Cheapest flights from Cardiff to Alicante
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to Alicante. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 July 2025.

Sat 4/1021:30CWL - ALC
Nonstop2h 30mVueling
Mon 20/1009:20ALC - CWL
Nonstop2h 35mVueling
Deal found 10/7£70
Sun 5/1017:20CWL - ALC
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1009:20ALC - CWL
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£80
Sun 5/1017:20CWL - ALC
Nonstop2h 25mRyanair
Sun 19/1015:25ALC - CWL
Nonstop2h 30mRyanair
Deal found 10/7£102

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cardiff to Alicante 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 13 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cardiff to Alicante that are best for you.

Fly from

Cardiff

Fly to

Alicante

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CardiffAlicante

CWL - ALC

CWLALC

Cardiff Wales

Sat 4/10

21:30-01:00

Nonstop2h 30m

Alicante

Mon 20/10

09:20-10:55

Nonstop2h 35m

£70

CardiffAlicante

CWL - ALC

CWLALC

Cardiff Wales

Sun 5/10

17:20-20:45

Nonstop2h 25m

Alicante

Mon 20/10

09:20-10:55

Nonstop2h 35m

£80

CardiffAlicante

CWL - ALC

CWLALC

Cardiff Wales

Sun 5/10

17:20-20:45

Nonstop2h 25m

Alicante

Sun 19/10

15:25-16:55

Nonstop2h 30m

£102

CardiffAlicante

CWL - ALC

CWLALC

Cardiff Wales

Sat 11/10

21:30-01:00

Nonstop2h 30m

£18

CardiffAlicante

CWL - ALC

CWLALC

Cardiff Wales

Sun 12/10

17:20-20:45

Nonstop2h 25m

£26

CardiffAlicante

CWL - ALC

CWLALC

Cardiff Wales

Fri 10/10

20:55-16:20

2 stops18h 25m

£91

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Deals found on 11/7

Best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Alicante

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cardiff to Alicante

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cardiff to Alicante?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cardiff to Alicante. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cardiff to Alicante. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Alicante (average of £78). Flying from Cardiff to Alicante in August is currently the most expensive (average of £259). 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 ALC?

Find hourly flight availability from Cardiff to Alicante. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 July 2025.

When flying from Cardiff to Alicante, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cardiff to Alicante?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cardiff to Alicante. Price data was last updated on 6 July 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cardiff to Alicante flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cardiff to Alicante?

Reviews of airlines servicing Alicante

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alicante. 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 Alicante. Reviews last updated 13 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Vueling and Ryanair from Cardiff to Alicante have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.1

Food

6.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

BCN - DUB

My tv was not working and I had to switch seats 3 times. Other than that excellent experience.

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.1

Food

6.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

BCN - DUB

My tv was not working and I had to switch seats 3 times. Other than that excellent experience.

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.1

Food

6.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

BCN - DUB

My tv was not working and I had to switch seats 3 times. Other than that excellent experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    When ready to leave Cardiff for the sunny port of Alicante in Spain, you will leave from the busiest airport in Wales, namely Cardiff Airport (CWL). Due to the European proximity and availability of road travel between the two cities, there are additional flight and train combos, but when it comes to flight-only trips, Cardiff Airport will be the destination you leave from. Based approximately 15 miles from Cardiff city central, it is easy to reach via various public transportation methods that include the T9 Cardiff Airport Express Bus, taxis, and Uber. When you land at Alicante-Elche Airport (ELC) you will be based seven miles from the city centre. From here you can hop on the C-9 Bus Line directly from the airport into town. There are no trains from the airport so your alternative choice would be taxi, Uber or car hire.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Cardiff to Alicante?

    To book a direct flight to Alicante from Cardiff you can fly with Vueling Airlines but you will need to book in advance and expect to possibly have one stop on your return flight. The direct flight averages 2h 25min; however, the return flights often have longer layover periods, so be sure to check that before booking. You can opt for one-stop flights with KLM that will see you stopping in Amsterdam or you can to do this journey with a two-stop flight that will see you flying on KLM Airlines and Air Europa respectively. You can catch a two-stop flight with TUI Airways and Air Europa that stops in Mallorca and Madrid. Veuling Airlines also offer two-stop flights that use Malaga and Barcelona as their layovers.

  • What are the stopover options between Cardiff to Alicante?

    With KLM Airlines you can use Schipol Airport in Amsterdam as your stopover with an average of 5h 30min layover time. This will need to be booked a few weeks in advance. If you want to leave sooner using KLM, most one-stop flights will then see you stopping in Amsterdam for over 20h 15min on average, making it worth a day or overnight trip. Two-stop trips with TUI Airways and Air Europa offer Mallorca at a 2h 40min wait and then Madrid with roughly a 1h 10min wait. Direct flights with Vueling Airlines are well-priced in comparison, with great flight times, making them quite popular if time and budget are deciding factors.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cardiff to Alicante?

    British travellers will luckily not need to obtain a visa when visiting Alicante for periods up to three months. This can be for leisure, business, or medical reasons. Longer stays will need to be arranged with the appropriate authorities.

  • How popular is this Cardiff to Alicante flight route?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cardiff to Alicante round-trip from £70. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Ryanair. Vueling is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cardiff to Alicante?

    Before booking your flight to Alicante from Cardiff, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: TUI Airways (94%), Vueling (93%), British Airways( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cardiff to Alicante?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cardiff to Alicante? While on average our users pay £98, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £23. The most popular route (Cardiff Wales - Alicante), is priced around £69.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cardiff to Alicante 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 Alicante?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Alicante (average of £78). Flying from Cardiff to Alicante in August is currently the most expensive (average of £259). 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 6 airlines flying from Cardiff to Alicante

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest£59Average£161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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RyanairCheapest£62Average£139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£81Average£286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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easyJetCheapest£82Average£157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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TUI AirwaysCheapest£94Average£213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£139Average£200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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