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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cardiff from £107

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CWL
19 Jul — 26 Jul1
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 14 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£107

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£389
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 22/8-24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 30m total
  • Manchester to Cardiff
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price (£106 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 17% potential price decrease (£39 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Manchester to Cardiff

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 14 July 2025.

Fri 22/823:15MAN - CWL
1 stop8h 15mRyanair
Sun 24/811:00CWL - MAN
1 stop6h 15mRyanair
Deal found 13/7£107
Wed 13/820:00MAN - CWL
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/809:15CWL - MAN
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£180
Mon 11/819:45MAN - CWL
2 stops15h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 18/812:00CWL - MAN
2 stops19h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/7£545
Fri 22/808:30MAN - CWL
3 stops10h 45mLoganair
Sun 24/820:45CWL - MAN
3 stops22h 35mLoganair
Deal found 13/7£1,144

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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 14 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to Cardiff that are best for you.

Fly from

Manchester

Fly to

Cardiff

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 22/8

23:15-07:30

1 stop8h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 24/8

11:00-17:15

1 stop6h 15m

£107

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Wed 13/8

20:00-07:25

1 stop11h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 20/8

09:15-11:50

2 stops26h 35m

£180

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 11/8

19:45-11:30

2 stops15h 45m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 18/8

12:00-07:45

2 stops19h 45m

£545

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 22/8

08:30-19:15

3 stops10h 45m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 24/8

20:45-19:20

3 stops22h 35m

£1,144

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Deals found on 13/7

Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cardiff

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

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 14 July 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.

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

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 14 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Cardiff, such as Ryanair and British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

BRS - SOF

No real entertainment but I want expecting any tbh so not really a negative. Flight was smooth, quick and bag drop and boarding smooth and simple. Staff were friendly.

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

BRS - SOF

No real entertainment but I want expecting any tbh so not really a negative. Flight was smooth, quick and bag drop and boarding smooth and simple. Staff were friendly.

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

BRS - SOF

No real entertainment but I want expecting any tbh so not really a negative. Flight was smooth, quick and bag drop and boarding smooth and simple. Staff were friendly.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manchester to Cardiff round-trip from £107. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from £545, and Loganair, from £1,144. Users have found that Ryanair is 69% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£106Average£199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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