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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cardiff from £47

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CWL
8 Jun — 15 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Cardiff

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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 9 May 2026.

Fri 19/615:00
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop7h 20m
Ryanair
Fri 26/622:45
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop12h 40m
Ryanair
Deal found 5/5£71
Fri 19/615:00
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop7h 20m
Ryanair
Sun 21/621:45
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop9h 35m
Ryanair
Deal found 5/5£72
Mon 8/607:45
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop14h 00m
Ryanair
Wed 10/623:30
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop9h 00m
Ryanair
Deal found 7/5£74
Sun 7/609:30
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop11h 50m
Ryanair
Tue 9/623:15
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop8h 15m
Ryanair
Deal found 6/5£85
Mon 8/613:55
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/622:10
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£91
Mon 27/707:45
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop14h 00m
Ryanair
Fri 31/722:45
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop9h 10m
Ryanair
Deal found 7/5£94
Tue 26/518:50
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop4h 00m
Ryanair
Fri 29/522:45
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop9h 10m
Ryanair
Deal found 6/5£106

Find 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 9 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£71

One-way from

£47

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£229
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 19/6-26/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 00m total
  • Manchester to Cardiff
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Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 35m total
  • Manchester to Cardiff
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (£81 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to Cardiff that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 19/6

15:00-22:20

1 stop7h 20m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 26/6

22:45-11:25

1 stop12h 40m

£71

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sun 7/6

09:30-21:20

1 stop11h 50m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 9/6

23:15-07:30

1 stop8h 15m

£85

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 8/6

13:20-21:45

2 stops8h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 10/6

23:30-08:30

1 stop9h 00m

£91

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 27/7

07:45-21:45

1 stop14h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 31/7

22:45-07:55

1 stop9h 10m

£94

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 8/6

20:05-22:50

2 stops26h 45m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 15/6

22:10-07:05

1 stop8h 55m

£101
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Tue 26/5

18:50-22:50

1 stop4h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 29/5

22:45-07:55

1 stop9h 10m

£106

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 19/6

05:55-22:20

2 stops16h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 21/6

21:45-07:20

1 stop9h 35m

£110

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 8/6

13:20-21:45

2 stops8h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 10/6

23:30-18:55

2 stops19h 25m

£113

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 27/7

07:45-09:05

2 stops25h 20m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 31/7

22:45-07:55

1 stop9h 10m

£122

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 29/5

19:30-06:55

1 stop11h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 31/5

21:45-08:40

1 stop10h 55m

£126

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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 9 May 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
7.8
Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,510 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,369 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 7h 20m. 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 £73. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. Users have found that Ryanair is 77% 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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  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Cardiff?

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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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Manchester to Cardiff

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£73Average£163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£209Average£404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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