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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Manchester from £39

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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — MAN
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 5 December 2025.

Thu 11/1210:30CWL - MAN
1 stop3h 30mRyanair
Mon 5/113:55MAN - CWL
1 stop9h 10mRyanair
Deal found 4/12£108
Thu 11/1210:30CWL - MAN
1 stop3h 30mRyanair
Thu 8/120:35MAN - CWL
1 stop25h 25mRyanair
Deal found 4/12£124
Sun 14/1218:25CWL - MAN
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1205:55MAN - CWL
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£140
Wed 10/1219:10CWL - MAN
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1218:00MAN - CWL
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£155
Thu 11/1210:30CWL - MAN
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/113:00MAN - CWL
3 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£157

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£73

One-way from

£39

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£285
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 2/1-9/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 00m total
  • Cardiff to Manchester
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15/12
  • 15/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 40m total
  • Cardiff to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 18/1

21:20-06:45

1 stop9h 25m

Manchester

Sun 25/1

08:25-20:55

1 stop12h 30m

£126

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 18/1

21:20-07:55

1 stop10h 35m

Manchester

Sun 25/1

17:30-23:05

3 stops29h 35m

£130

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 15/3

18:25-07:40

1 stop13h 15m

Manchester

Mon 16/3

10:45-10:15

2 stops23h 30m

£172

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 2/1

22:25-07:50

1 stop9h 25m

Manchester

Fri 9/1

05:50-22:00

3 stops16h 10m

£188

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 15/3

18:25-07:40

1 stop13h 15m

Manchester

Mon 16/3

19:30-23:05

1 stop3h 35m

£190

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 24/12

07:55-14:50

1 stop6h 55m

£39

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 15/12

23:30-09:10

1 stop9h 40m

£39

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 15/12

23:30-17:00

2 stops17h 30m

£76

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 24/12

07:55-21:50

3 stops13h 55m

£132

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 12/12

08:35-19:05

1 stop10h 30m

£294

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Best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Manchester

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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 £72). Flying from Cardiff to Manchester in August is currently the most expensive (average of £130). 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 5 December 2025.
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
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Ryanair
6.8
Okay
5,212 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 9h 25m. 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 £111. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. Ryanair is 63% 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 £72). Flying from Cardiff to Manchester in August is currently the most expensive (average of £130). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cardiff to Manchester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cardiff to Manchester. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RyanairCheapest£111Average£163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£201Average£317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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