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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cardiff from £278

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/8. 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
15 May — 22 May1
1 adult
Wed 15/5
Wed 22/5

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 10 May 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£303

Round-trip from

£102
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 67% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
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From Manchester to Cardiff Wales
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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 £280. You can even find prices in July for less than £280, as users have found deals to Cardiff from as low as £71. 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 32%.

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 868,510 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Aer Lingus flights we've detected travelling from Manchester to Cardiff. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Sat 17/808:25MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 15mAer Lingus
Mon 19/812:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/5£294
Sat 17/808:25MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 15mAer Lingus
Mon 19/812:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/5£296
Fri 16/819:40MAN - CWL
1 stop17h 00mAer Lingus
Sun 18/812:00CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/5£312

Cheap Loganair flights from Manchester to Cardiff

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Loganair 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 868,510 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Loganair flights travelling from Manchester to Cardiff. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Fri 16/808:35MAN - CWL
2 stops10h 40mLoganair
Sun 18/820:45CWL - MAN
3 stops22h 35mLoganair
Deal found 10/5£715
Fri 16/808:35MAN - CWL
2 stops10h 40mLoganair
Sun 18/820:45CWL - MAN
3 stops22h 35mLoganair
Deal found 10/5£775

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 868,510 searches. Prices were last updated on 10 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cardiff in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 31/505:55MAN - CWL
1 stop3h 20mKLM
Mon 3/617:15CWL - MAN
1 stop4h 20mKLM
Deal found 10/5£320

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 868,510 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cardiff in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 16/819:15MAN - CWL
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/812:00CWL - MAN
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£278
Sat 17/808:25MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 15mAer Lingus
Mon 19/812:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/5£294
Sat 17/808:25MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 15mAer Lingus
Mon 19/812:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/5£296
Fri 16/819:40MAN - CWL
1 stop17h 00mAer Lingus
Sun 18/812:00CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/5£312
Fri 31/505:55MAN - CWL
1 stop3h 20mKLM
Mon 3/617:15CWL - MAN
1 stop4h 20mKLM
Deal found 10/5£320
Sat 17/813:30MAN - CWL
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/812:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£454
Sat 17/813:30MAN - CWL
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/812:00CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£470
Fri 16/808:35MAN - CWL
2 stops10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/812:00CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£489
Fri 16/808:35MAN - CWL
2 stops10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/812:00CWL - MAN
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5£510

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 868,510 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.

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Budget

£278 - £715

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 16/8

1 stop17h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 18/8

1 stop9h 45m

£278

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sat 17/8

1 stop4h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 19/8

1 stop7h 05m

£294

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sat 17/8

1 stop4h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 19/8

1 stop7h 05m

£296

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 16/8

1 stop17h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 18/8

1 stop19h 40m

£312

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 31/5

1 stop3h 20m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 3/6

1 stop4h 20m

£320

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sat 17/8

2 stops30h 40m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 19/8

1 stop7h 05m

£454

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sat 17/8

2 stops30h 40m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 19/8

1 stop19h 40m

£470

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 16/8

2 stops10h 40m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 18/8

1 stop19h 40m

£489

ManchesterCardiff Wales

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 16/8

2 stops10h 40m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 18/8

3 stops22h 35m

£715

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Deals found on 10/5

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 3 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 5 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 £0 while a return flight costs £403. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cardiff (average of £128). 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

£122

February

£159

March

£136

April

£142

May

£154

June

£138

July

£129

August

£135

September

£118

October

£102

November

£106

December

£156

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 10 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Cardiff, such as Aer Lingus and Loganair. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.9
Good
1,589 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,589 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,589 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,338 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,589 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Manchester to Cardiff for under £300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Manchester to Cardiff for under £300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £278, but on average you can expect to pay £487.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manchester to Cardiff round-trip from £294. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £320, and Loganair, from £715.

  • 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?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Manchester to Cardiff flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Manchester to Cardiff with specific airlines?

    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.

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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 10/5.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Manchester to Cardiff

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