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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cardiff from £48

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Manchester to Cardiff departing on 10/6. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Ryanair Logo
15:25 - 22:50
MAN
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CWL
7h 25m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
23:15 - 07:30
CWL
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MAN
8h 15m
1 stop
£80Ryanair
Tue, 31 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
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17:10 - 21:45
MAN
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CWL
4h 35m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
23:15 - 18:30
CWL
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MAN
19h 15m
1 stop
£92Ryanair
Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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17:10 - 22:25
MAN
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CWL
5h 15m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
22:50 - 08:40
CWL
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MAN
9h 50m
1 stop
£103Ryanair
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Ryanair Logo
18:50 - 22:50
MAN
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CWL
4h 00m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
23:15 - 12:40
CWL
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MAN
13h 25m
2 stops
£109Ryanair
Tue, 31 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
Ryanair Logo
05:45 - 19:40
MAN
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CWL
13h 55m
2 stops
Ryanair Logo
23:30 - 08:30
CWL
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MAN
9h 00m
1 stop
£111Ryanair
Sat, 28 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Ryanair Logo
06:40 - 22:25
MAN
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CWL
15h 45m
2 stops
Ryanair Logo
22:50 - 08:40
CWL
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MAN
9h 50m
1 stop
£114Ryanair
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Ryanair Logo
07:25 - 19:40
MAN
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CWL
12h 15m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
23:30 - 08:30
CWL
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MAN
9h 00m
1 stop
£126Ryanair
Sat, 28 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
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20:05 - 22:50
MAN
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CWL
26h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:15 - 12:40
CWL
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MAN
13h 25m
2 stops
£127Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Ryanair Logo
06:40 - 22:25
MAN
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CWL
15h 45m
2 stops
Ryanair Logo
22:50 - 20:00
CWL
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MAN
21h 10m
2 stops
£135Ryanair
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
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18:50 - 22:50
MAN
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CWL
4h 00m
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23:15 - 07:30
CWL
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MAN
8h 15m
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£142Ryanair
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr

Ryanair flights from Manchester to Cardiff

Our best Ryanair deals on Manchester to Cardiff flight tickets
Ryanair
31 Mar
MAN15:25Manchester
7h 25m
1 stop
CWL22:50Cardiff Wales
7 Apr
CWL23:15Cardiff Wales
8h 15m
1 stop
MAN07:30Manchester
£80
Ryanair
27 Apr
MAN17:10Manchester
4h 35m
1 stop
CWL21:45Cardiff Wales
5 May
CWL23:15Cardiff Wales
19h 15m
1 stop
MAN18:30Manchester
£92
Ryanair
20 Mar
MAN11:40Manchester
10h 20m
2 stops
CWL22:00Cardiff Wales
23 Mar
CWL23:30Cardiff Wales
7h 40m
1 stop
MAN07:10Manchester
£99

British Airways flights from Manchester to Cardiff

Our best British Airways deals on Manchester to Cardiff flight tickets
British Airways
7 Jun
MAN19:55Manchester
15h 35m
1 stop
CWL11:30Cardiff Wales
11 Jun
CWL12:00Cardiff Wales
3h 30m
1 stop
MAN15:30Manchester
£488
British Airways
3 May
MAN07:45Manchester
27h 45m
2 stops
CWL11:30Cardiff Wales
7 May
CWL12:00Cardiff Wales
9h 45m
2 stops
MAN21:45Manchester
£500
British Airways
19 Jun
MAN16:55Manchester
18h 35m
2 stops
CWL11:30Cardiff Wales
21 Jun
CWL12:00Cardiff Wales
10h 35m
2 stops
MAN22:35Manchester
£552

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Cardiff 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 13 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Tue 31/3

15:25-22:50

1 stop7h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 7/4

23:15-07:30

1 stop8h 15m

£80

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 27/4

17:10-21:45

1 stop4h 35m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 5/5

23:15-18:30

1 stop19h 15m

£92

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Thu 16/4

17:10-22:25

1 stop5h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Thu 23/4

22:50-08:40

1 stop9h 50m

£103

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Tue 31/3

18:50-22:50

1 stop4h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 7/4

23:15-12:40

2 stops13h 25m

£109

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sat 28/3

05:45-19:40

2 stops13h 55m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 1/4

23:30-08:30

1 stop9h 00m

£111

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Thu 16/4

06:40-22:25

2 stops15h 45m

Cardiff Wales

Thu 23/4

22:50-08:40

1 stop9h 50m

£114

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sat 28/3

07:25-19:40

1 stop12h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 1/4

23:30-08:30

1 stop9h 00m

£126

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 27/4

20:05-22:50

2 stops26h 45m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 5/5

23:15-12:40

2 stops13h 25m

£127

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Thu 16/4

06:40-22:25

2 stops15h 45m

Cardiff Wales

Thu 23/4

22:50-20:00

2 stops21h 10m

£135
Fastest return journey

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Tue 7/4

18:50-22:50

1 stop4h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 14/4

23:15-07:30

1 stop8h 15m

£142

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Cardiff

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Manchester to Cardiff Wales?

Ryanair is the most popular carrier operating from Manchester to Cardiff Wales

Which airlines fly to Cardiff?

KLM, Loganair and Ryanair are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cardiff from Manchester according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cardiff. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Cardiff on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When to book flights from Manchester to Cardiff

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Manchester to Cardiff according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Manchester to Cardiff (MAN to CWL) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

10h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Manchester to Cardiff takes 10h 20m
There are no direct flights from Manchester to Cardiff. There are no popular flight routes from Manchester to Cardiff.
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  • How far is Manchester to Cardiff Wales by plane?

    There are 143.7 mi between Manchester and Cardiff Wales. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 10h 20m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Wales Airport?

    Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Wales Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Wales Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Wales Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Wales Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cardiff Wales Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cardiff Wales Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cardiff Wales Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Manchester to Cardiff?

Best airlines flying from Manchester to Cardiff

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
RyanairPriceFrom £74Free CancellationRating
6.9
5,293 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £213Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,471 reviews
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