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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Manchester from £159

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/5. 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.
CWL — MAN
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult
Sun 5/5
Sun 12/5

The best prices from Cardiff Wales to Manchester are usually found in May or June, booked 3 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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 30 April 2024.

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February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£304

Round-trip from

£92
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
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From Cardiff Wales to Manchester
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cardiff to Manchester?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Cardiff to Manchester. 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 Manchester.

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

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Manchester from Cardiff. Users have commonly found prices around £247 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £100. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in February.

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

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 73% on flights from Cardiff to Manchester by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Cheap Cardiff to Manchester flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cardiff to Manchester specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 910,695 searches. Prices were last updated on 30 April 2024.
Thu 30/512:00CWL - MAN
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/606:40MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£159
Thu 30/512:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/506:25MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£246
Fri 24/508:30CWL - MAN
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/508:00MAN - CWL
1 stop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£251
Mon 27/509:45CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 00mKLM
Mon 3/605:55MAN - CWL
1 stop3h 20mKLM
Deal found 29/4£303
Wed 1/516:50CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/508:25MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£358
Thu 30/512:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/608:00MAN - CWL
2 stops8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£362
Wed 1/516:50CWL - MAN
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/508:25MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£364
Thu 30/509:45CWL - MAN
2 stops12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/506:25MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£395
Thu 30/509:45CWL - MAN
2 stops12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/519:00MAN - CWL
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£423

Cardiff to Manchester 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cardiff and Manchester in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 910,695 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2024.
Thu 30/512:00CWL - MAN
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/606:40MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£159
Thu 30/512:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/506:25MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£246
Fri 24/508:30CWL - MAN
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/508:00MAN - CWL
1 stop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£251
Tue 16/712:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/706:25MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£261
Mon 27/509:45CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 00mKLM
Mon 3/605:55MAN - CWL
1 stop3h 20mKLM
Deal found 29/4£303
Wed 1/516:50CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/508:25MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£358
Thu 30/512:00CWL - MAN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/608:00MAN - CWL
2 stops8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£362
Wed 1/516:50CWL - MAN
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/508:25MAN - CWL
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£364
Thu 30/509:45CWL - MAN
2 stops12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/506:25MAN - CWL
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£395

Find flights from Cardiff to Manchester within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cardiff to Manchester 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 910,695 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2024.

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£246 - £770

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Depart

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Price

Cardiff WalesManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Thu 30/5

1 stop7h 05m

Manchester

Fri 31/5

1 stop5h 05m

£246

Cardiff WalesManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 24/5

1 stop13h 20m

Manchester

Mon 27/5

1 stop3h 30m

£251

Cardiff WalesManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Tue 16/7

1 stop7h 05m

Manchester

Fri 19/7

1 stop5h 05m

£261

Cardiff WalesManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 27/5

1 stop7h 00m

Manchester

Mon 3/6

1 stop3h 20m

£303

Cardiff WalesManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Thu 30/5

2 stops12h 40m

Manchester

Fri 31/5

1 stop5h 05m

£395

Cardiff WalesManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Thu 30/5

2 stops12h 25m

Manchester

Fri 31/5

2 stops14h 15m

£423

Cardiff WalesManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 24/5

2 stops7h 10m

Manchester

Mon 27/5

1 stop3h 30m

£454

Cardiff WalesManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Tue 16/7

2 stops27h 40m

Manchester

Fri 19/7

1 stop17h 00m

£485

Cardiff WalesManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Tue 16/7

3 stops23h 05m

Manchester

Fri 19/7

2 stops10h 40m

£770

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Deals found on 30/4

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cardiff to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 3 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cardiff to Manchester. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cardiff to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cardiff to Manchester flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 Manchester by month

Plan your trip from Cardiff to Manchester by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cardiff to Manchester is currently £0 while a return flight costs £399. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Manchester (average of £115). Flying from Cardiff to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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

£99

February

£100

March

£96

April

£98

May

£114

June

£102

July

£92

August

£114

September

£128

October

£111

November

£96

December

£116

Temperature and rainfall in Manchester by month

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

MAN

Temperature

4 - 17 °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 30 April 2024.
KLM
7.9
Good
1,616 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

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
1,616 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,616 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

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.

Air France
7.6
Good
1,794 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,616 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

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 Cardiff to Manchester for under £300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cardiff to Manchester for under £300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £246, but on average you can expect to pay £808.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cardiff to Manchester round-trip from £303. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Loganair, from £770, and Air France, from £4,965.

  • What does CWL to MAN mean?

    Cardiff Wales Airport is CWL and Manchester Airport is MAN. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cardiff to Manchester 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 Cardiff to Manchester with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cardiff to Manchester 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 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.

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

    Many airlines flying from Cardiff to Manchester 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 Cardiff to Manchester?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cardiff to Manchester 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 Cardiff to Manchester flight deals updated?

    The Cardiff to Manchester flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 30/4.

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RyanairCheapest£60Average£89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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