How long is the flight from Cardiff to Manchester?

Airlines like Ryanair fly from Cardiff to Manchester in about 19h. 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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CWL to MAN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cardiff to Manchester as you normally would.

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CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 13/11

16:05-18:45

1 stop26h 40m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£68

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CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Tue 8/12

12:15-19:25

1 stop7h 10m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£96

CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sat 14/11

07:55-23:45

2 stops15h 50m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£99

CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Thu 26/11

13:25-08:25

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Fri 27/11

22:25-07:50

1 stop9h 25m

£105

CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 13/11

16:05-15:00

3 stops22h 55m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£106

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CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Thu 10/12

13:25-17:15

1 stop3h 50m

Manchester

Wed 16/12

18:15-13:00

1 stop18h 45m

£107

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CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Thu 3/12

13:25-20:25

1 stop7h 00m

Manchester

Fri 4/12

22:25-07:50

1 stop9h 25m

£114

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CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 16/11

08:35-19:35

1 stop11h 00m

Manchester

Fri 20/11

09:30-07:30

2 stops22h 00m

£131

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CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 27/11

16:05-12:00

2 stops19h 55m

Manchester

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22:50-08:10

1 stop9h 20m

£152

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CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Thu 3/12

13:25-20:25

1 stop7h 00m

Manchester

Fri 4/12

22:25-19:40

2 stops21h 15m

£154

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Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Cardiff to Manchester on Cheapflights.

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Dublin (DUB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £110.

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: 6h 43m.

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 3h 15m.

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How long is the flight from Cardiff to Manchester?
Airlines like Ryanair fly from Cardiff to Manchester in about 19h. 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.
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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