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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Manchester from £41

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 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — MAN
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cardiff to Manchester

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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 10 May 2026.

Tue 9/623:15
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop8h 15m
Ryanair
Tue 16/609:25
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop13h 25m
Ryanair
Deal found 9/5£72
Wed 3/623:30
CWL
-
MAN
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/611:30
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£91
Wed 3/623:30
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop9h 00m
Ryanair
Wed 10/611:30
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop11h 35m
Ryanair
Deal found 6/5£94
Wed 13/523:30
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop9h 00m
Ryanair
Wed 20/511:30
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop11h 35m
Ryanair
Deal found 9/5£95
Wed 19/823:30
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop11h 50m
Ryanair
Thu 20/817:10
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop5h 15m
Ryanair
Deal found 5/5£100
Thu 11/622:50
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/618:55
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£103

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 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£72

One-way from

£41

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£197
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 9/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 40m total
  • Cardiff to Manchester
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Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 21/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 35m total
  • Cardiff to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£48 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Tue 9/6

23:15-07:30

1 stop8h 15m

Manchester

Tue 16/6

09:25-22:50

1 stop13h 25m

£72

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 3/6

23:30-18:55

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Wed 10/6

11:30-23:05

1 stop11h 35m

£91
Fastest return journey

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Tue 9/6

23:15-07:40

1 stop8h 25m

Manchester

Tue 16/6

15:25-22:50

1 stop7h 25m

£93

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 3/6

23:30-08:30

1 stop9h 00m

Manchester

Wed 10/6

11:30-23:05

1 stop11h 35m

£94

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 19/8

23:30-11:20

1 stop11h 50m

Manchester

Thu 20/8

17:10-22:25

1 stop5h 15m

£100

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Thu 11/6

22:50-08:40

1 stop9h 50m

Manchester

Sun 14/6

19:45-21:45

2 stops26h 00m

£122
Cheapest one-way

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 21/6

21:45-07:20

1 stop9h 35m

£41

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 17/5

21:45-07:40

1 stop9h 55m

£85

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 17/5

21:45-16:15

2 stops18h 30m

£100

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 24/6

12:00-19:25

1 stop7h 25m

£163

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Cardiff to Manchester chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Cardiff to Manchester on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cardiff to Manchester, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

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

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cardiff to Manchester, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 03m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cardiff to Manchester, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 28m.

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 10 May 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
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,513 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
5,371 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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 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 15m. 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 £82. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. Ryanair is 66% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cardiff to Manchester

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£82Average£160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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