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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cardiff from £66

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CWL
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£81

One-way from

£66

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£317
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 28/2-7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 50m total
  • Manchester to Cardiff
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Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Manchester to Cardiff
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (£97 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 16 January 2026.

Sat 28/215:30
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/323:20
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£81
Mon 26/116:25
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/115:55
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£86
Sat 21/215:30
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/221:20
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£109
Sat 28/209:45
MAN
-
CWL
2 stops9h 55m
Ryanair
Sat 7/320:05
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop11h 55m
Ryanair
Deal found 14/1£118
Fri 13/218:15
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop3h 45m
Ryanair
Fri 20/222:25
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop12h 35m
Ryanair
Deal found 14/1£120
Thu 29/106:30
MAN
-
CWL
3 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/223:30
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£137
Mon 26/105:45
MAN
-
CWL
2 stops17h 20m
Ryanair
Wed 28/114:00
CWL
-
MAN
2 stops31h 00m
Ryanair
Deal found 13/1£144

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Manchester

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Cardiff

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sat 28/2

15:30-19:40

1 stop4h 10m

Cardiff Wales

Sat 7/3

23:20-08:00

1 stop8h 40m

£81

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 26/1

16:25-23:05

1 stop6h 40m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 28/1

15:55-22:35

1 stop6h 40m

£86

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sat 21/2

15:30-19:40

1 stop4h 10m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 22/2

21:20-06:45

1 stop9h 25m

£109

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sat 28/2

09:45-19:40

2 stops9h 55m

Cardiff Wales

Sat 7/3

20:05-08:00

1 stop11h 55m

£118

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 13/2

18:15-22:00

1 stop3h 45m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 20/2

22:25-11:00

1 stop12h 35m

£120

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Thu 29/1

06:30-13:55

3 stops31h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 2/2

23:30-07:10

1 stop7h 40m

£137

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 26/1

05:45-23:05

2 stops17h 20m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 28/1

14:00-21:00

2 stops31h 00m

£144

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sun 5/4

16:50-21:20

1 stop4h 30m

£66

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sat 14/2

15:50-19:40

1 stop3h 50m

£75

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 15/5

23:00-09:00

1 stop10h 00m

£107

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cardiff (average of £67). Flying from Manchester to Cardiff in August is currently the most expensive (average of £131). 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.

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 16 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Cardiff, such as KLM and Ryanair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,244 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Cardiff?

    Ryanair can get you from Manchester to Cardiff in just under 9h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 142 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Manchester to Cardiff round-trip from £74. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. Users have found that Ryanair is 79% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Cardiff (average of £67). Flying from Manchester to Cardiff in August is currently the most expensive (average of £131). 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 2 airlines flying from Manchester to Cardiff

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to Cardiff. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£74Average£165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£212Average£336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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