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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Manchester from £64

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — MAN
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
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 9 August 2026.

Tue 8/923:15 -
1 stop8h 15m
Wed 9/919:30 -
1 stop3h 55m
Deal found 6/8£71
Mon 14/922:10 -
1 stop8h 55m
Wed 16/913:50 -
1 stop9h 35m
Deal found 6/8£73
Mon 7/922:10 -
1 stop8h 55m
Wed 9/919:30 -
1 stop3h 55m
Deal found 4/8£75
Mon 14/922:10 -
2 stops13h 40m
Wed 16/919:30 -
1 stop3h 55m
Deal found 6/8£87
Thu 3/922:50 -
1 stop9h 50m
Thu 10/917:10 -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 4/8£91
Mon 14/922:10 -
1 stop10h 45m
Sun 20/919:45 -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 7/8£96
Mon 7/922:10 -
1 stop10h 45m
Mon 14/920:20 -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 8/8£99
Mon 14/922:10 -
2 stops13h 40m
Sun 20/919:45 -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 7/8£115
Mon 7/922:10 -
2 stops13h 40m
Wed 9/912:05 -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 4/8£119

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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 9 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£71

One-way from

£64
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 8/9-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 10m total
  • Cardiff to Manchester
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Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 40m total
  • Cardiff to Manchester
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cardiff to Manchester 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 August 2026.
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CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Tue 8/9

23:15-07:30

1 stop8h 15m

Manchester

Wed 9/9

19:30-23:25

1 stop3h 55m

£71

CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 7/9

22:10-07:05

1 stop8h 55m

Manchester

Wed 9/9

19:30-23:25

1 stop3h 55m

£75

CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 14/9

22:10-08:55

1 stop10h 45m

Manchester

Sun 20/9

19:45-21:45

2 stops26h 00m

£96

CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 7/9

22:10-08:55

1 stop10h 45m

Manchester

Mon 14/9

20:20-22:50

2 stops26h 30m

£99

CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Thu 3/9

22:50-15:25

2 stops16h 35m

Manchester

Thu 10/9

17:10-22:25

1 stop5h 15m

£99

CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 14/9

22:10-11:50

2 stops13h 40m

Manchester

Sun 20/9

19:45-21:45

2 stops26h 00m

£115

CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 14/9

22:10-11:50

2 stops13h 40m

Manchester

Wed 16/9

12:05-23:25

2 stops11h 20m

£116

CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 18/9

22:45-07:55

1 stop9h 10m

Manchester

Sat 19/9

19:35-09:10

1 stop13h 35m

£116

CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 7/9

22:10-11:50

2 stops13h 40m

Manchester

Wed 9/9

12:05-23:25

2 stops11h 20m

£119

CardiffManchester

CWL Cardiff Wales - MAN Manchester

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sat 5/9

07:30-21:25

1 stop13h 55m

Manchester

Sat 12/9

17:10-08:55

1 stop15h 45m

£120

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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 93% 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 £218.

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 Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 05m.

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 Dublin (DUB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 43m.

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 9 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM 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
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

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
1,555 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

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 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Cardiff to Manchester round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cardiff to Manchester round-trip from £199.

  • 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?

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  • 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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KLMCheapest£199Average£313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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