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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Manchester from £71

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — MAN
25 Apr — 2 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cardiff to Manchester
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 26 March 2026.

Mon 20/422:10
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop8h 55m
Ryanair
Tue 21/413:05
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop9h 45m
Ryanair
Deal found 22/3£71
Fri 8/522:45
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop9h 10m
Ryanair
Fri 15/523:00
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop7h 55m
Ryanair
Deal found 24/3£73
Mon 13/422:10
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop8h 55m
Ryanair
Mon 20/417:10
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop4h 35m
Ryanair
Deal found 23/3£79
Mon 6/422:10
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop8h 55m
Ryanair
Fri 10/415:00
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop7h 20m
Ryanair
Deal found 21/3£91
Mon 20/422:10
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/412:40
MAN
-
CWL
2 stops10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3£99
Wed 15/423:30
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/419:20
MAN
-
CWL
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£125

Find 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 26 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£71

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£341
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 20/4-21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 40m total
  • Cardiff to Manchester
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 16% potential price decrease (£31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 20/4

22:10-07:05

1 stop8h 55m

Manchester

Tue 21/4

13:05-22:50

1 stop9h 45m

£74
Fastest return journey

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 6/4

22:10-07:05

1 stop8h 55m

Manchester

Fri 10/4

15:00-22:20

1 stop7h 20m

£91

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 13/4

22:10-07:05

1 stop8h 55m

Manchester

Mon 20/4

13:20-21:45

2 stops8h 25m

£94

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 20/4

22:10-07:05

1 stop8h 55m

Manchester

Tue 21/4

12:40-22:50

2 stops10h 10m

£99

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Thu 23/4

22:50-07:40

1 stop8h 50m

Manchester

Thu 30/4

06:40-22:25

2 stops15h 45m

£111

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 8/4

23:30-08:30

1 stop9h 00m

Manchester

Sun 12/4

18:55-10:00

1 stop15h 05m

£138

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 15/4

23:30-08:40

1 stop9h 10m

Manchester

Thu 16/4

11:35-22:25

1 stop10h 50m

£146

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 8/5

22:45-00:50

2 stops26h 05m

Manchester

Fri 15/5

05:55-22:20

2 stops16h 25m

£155
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 20/4

22:10-07:05

1 stop8h 55m

£78

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 20/4

10:25-23:40

2 stops13h 15m

£208

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Best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Manchester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cardiff to Manchester

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Manchester (average of £70). Flying from Cardiff to Manchester in August is currently the most expensive (average of £124). 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 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 26 March 2026.
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
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.8
Good
1,478 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Ryanair
6.9
Okay
5,307 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cardiff to Manchester. 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 Cardiff to Manchester?

    Airlines like Ryanair fly from Cardiff to Manchester in about 8h 55m. 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 £83. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. Ryanair is 71% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cardiff to Manchester (average of £70). Flying from Cardiff to Manchester in August is currently the most expensive (average of £124). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£83Average£140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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