What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cardiff to Manchester?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Cardiff to Manchester on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cardiff to Manchester?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 59m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cardiff to Manchester?

Dublin (DUB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £164.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cardiff to Manchester?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 39m.

How long is the flight from Cardiff to Manchester?

Airlines like Ryanair fly from Cardiff to Manchester in about 6h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Cardiff to Manchester is about 142 mi.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cardiff to Manchester round-trip from £96. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. Ryanair is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cardiff to Manchester flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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.

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Popular in	October
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Average price	£364

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2 total stops
16h 05m total
Cardiff to Manchester

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cardiff to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sat 1/1120:05CWL - MAN

1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1115:30MAN - CWL

1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£92

Fri 17/1012:25CWL - MAN

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Fri 24/1007:40MAN - CWL

1 stop4h 20mRyanair

Deal found 17/9£108

Fri 10/1012:25CWL - MAN

1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1019:50MAN - CWL

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£132

Sun 5/1011:00CWL - MAN

1 stop10h 20mRyanair

Sun 12/1017:45MAN - CWL

1 stop19h 00mRyanair

Deal found 17/9£133

Sat 27/909:00CWL - MAN

1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/919:50MAN - CWL

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£150

Sat 1/1120:05CWL - MAN

1 stop11h 55mRyanair

Sat 8/1116:55MAN - CWL

2 stops28h 00mRyanair

Deal found 17/9£154

Sat 27/909:00CWL - MAN

1 stop6h 35mRyanair

Sun 28/919:40MAN - CWL

1 stop17h 05mRyanair

Deal found 15/9£156

Fri 17/1012:25CWL - MAN

2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1006:05MAN - CWL

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£172

Wed 1/1012:00CWL - MAN

1 stop3h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1019:50MAN - CWL

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£190

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Sat 1/1120:05CWL - MAN

1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1115:30MAN - CWL

1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£92

Fri 17/1012:25CWL - MAN

1 stop6h 45mRyanair

Fri 24/1007:40MAN - CWL

1 stop4h 20mRyanair

Deal found 17/9£108

Fri 10/1012:25CWL - MAN

1 stop3h 30mRyanair

Sun 12/1021:45MAN - CWL

1 stop15h 00mRyanair

Deal found 15/9£132

Fri 10/1012:25CWL - MAN

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Sun 12/1019:50MAN - CWL

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£132

Fri 17/1012:25CWL - MAN

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Fri 24/1007:40MAN - CWL

1 stop4h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£133

Sun 5/1011:00CWL - MAN

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Sun 12/1017:45MAN - CWL

1 stop19h 00mRyanair

Deal found 17/9£133

Sat 27/909:00CWL - MAN

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Sun 28/919:50MAN - CWL

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£150

Sat 1/1120:05CWL - MAN

1 stop11h 55mRyanair

Sat 8/1116:55MAN - CWL

2 stops28h 00mRyanair

Deal found 17/9£154

Sat 27/909:00CWL - MAN

1 stop6h 35mRyanair

Sun 28/919:40MAN - CWL

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Deal found 15/9£156

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Wed 17/920:30CWL - MAN

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Deal found 16/9£204

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Deal found 15/9£150

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1 stop17h 05mRyanair

Deal found 15/9£156

Wed 1/1012:00CWL - MAN

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Deal found 16/9£190

Sun 5/1011:00CWL - MAN

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Sun 12/1017:45MAN - CWL

1 stop19h 00mRyanair

Deal found 17/9£133

Fri 10/1012:25CWL - MAN

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Sun 12/1019:50MAN - CWL

2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£132

Fri 17/1012:25CWL - MAN

1 stop6h 45mRyanair

Fri 24/1007:40MAN - CWL

1 stop4h 20mRyanair

Deal found 17/9£108

Fri 17/1012:25CWL - MAN

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Deal found 17/9£172

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CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

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Sat 1/11

20:05-08:00

1 stop11h 55m

Manchester

Sat 8/11

15:30-19:40

1 stop4h 10m

£92

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 17/10

12:25-19:10

1 stop6h 45m

Manchester

Fri 24/10

07:40-12:00

1 stop4h 20m

£108

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 10/10

12:25-15:55

1 stop3h 30m

Manchester

Sun 12/10

21:45-12:45

1 stop15h 00m

£132

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 10/10

12:25-19:10

1 stop6h 45m

Manchester

Sun 12/10

19:50-12:45

2 stops16h 55m

£132

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 17/10

12:25-07:30

2 stops19h 05m

Manchester

Fri 24/10

07:40-12:00

1 stop4h 20m

£133

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 5/10

11:00-21:20

1 stop10h 20m

Manchester

Sun 12/10

17:45-12:45

1 stop19h 00m

£133

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sat 27/9

09:00-19:50

1 stop10h 50m

Manchester

Sun 28/9

19:50-12:45

2 stops16h 55m

£150

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sat 1/11

20:05-08:00

1 stop11h 55m

Manchester

Sat 8/11

16:55-20:55

2 stops28h 00m

£154

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sat 27/9

09:00-15:35

1 stop6h 35m

Manchester

Sun 28/9

19:40-12:45

1 stop17h 05m

£156

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 5/10

12:00-11:20

1 stop23h 20m

£179

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Cardiff to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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 CWL to MAN?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% on flights from Cardiff to Manchester by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and Ryanair from Cardiff to Manchester by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Ryanair

6.8

Okay

5,159 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cardiff to Manchester?
Airlines like Ryanair fly from Cardiff to Manchester in about 6h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Cardiff to Manchester is about 142 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cardiff to Manchester round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cardiff to Manchester round-trip from £96. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. Ryanair is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cardiff to Manchester?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Cardiff to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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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KLM	Cheapest£196	Average£319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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