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Cheap flights from Cardiff to Manchester from £74

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CWL — MAN
24 Jul — 31 Jul1
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 24 June 2026.

Thu 23/722:50
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop9h 50m
Ryanair
Thu 30/717:10
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop5h 15m
Ryanair
Deal found 22/6£74
Fri 24/722:45
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop10h 30m
Ryanair
Thu 30/717:10
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop5h 15m
Ryanair
Deal found 20/6£76
Mon 20/722:10
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/707:45
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6£82
Tue 4/823:15
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop11h 50m
Ryanair
Thu 6/817:10
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop5h 15m
Ryanair
Deal found 23/6£82
Wed 2/923:50
CWL
-
MAN
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/915:00
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£102
Sun 13/921:45
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop9h 35m
Ryanair
Mon 21/907:45
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop14h 00m
Ryanair
Deal found 20/6£105
Sun 13/921:45
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop9h 35m
Ryanair
Wed 23/915:00
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop8h 25m
Ryanair
Deal found 20/6£107
Tue 15/923:15
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop8h 15m
Ryanair
Wed 23/919:30
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop3h 55m
Ryanair
Deal found 20/6£107
Sun 19/721:45
CWL
-
MAN
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/718:55
MAN
-
CWL
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6£110

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 24 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£74

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 23/7-30/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 05m total
  • Cardiff to Manchester
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Price

Cheapest return flight

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Fri 24/7

22:45-09:15

1 stop10h 30m

Manchester

Thu 30/7

17:10-22:25

1 stop5h 15m

£76

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 20/7

22:10-08:40

1 stop10h 30m

Manchester

Mon 27/7

07:45-21:45

1 stop14h 00m

£82

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Tue 4/8

23:15-11:05

1 stop11h 50m

Manchester

Thu 6/8

17:10-22:25

1 stop5h 15m

£82

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 2/9

23:50-18:55

2 stops19h 05m

Manchester

Wed 9/9

15:00-23:25

1 stop8h 25m

£102

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Wed 2/9

23:50-08:30

1 stop8h 40m

Manchester

Wed 9/9

15:00-23:25

1 stop8h 25m

£105

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 23/8

21:45-11:40

2 stops13h 55m

Manchester

Wed 26/8

15:00-22:50

1 stop7h 50m

£113

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Sun 19/7

21:45-07:40

1 stop9h 55m

Manchester

Sun 26/7

17:25-10:00

2 stops16h 35m

£124

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Thu 23/7

22:50-15:25

2 stops16h 35m

Manchester

Thu 30/7

19:50-22:20

2 stops26h 30m

£138
Fastest return journey

CardiffManchester

CWL - MAN

CWLMAN

Cardiff Wales

Mon 14/9

22:10-07:05

1 stop8h 55m

Manchester

Sun 20/9

16:50-21:20

1 stop4h 30m

£141

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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 67% 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 £170.

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 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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 20m.

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 24 June 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
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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
1,530 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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
5,420 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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 10h 30m. 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 £84. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM. Ryanair is 69% 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?

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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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cardiff to Manchester

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RyanairCheapest£84Average£164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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