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Cheap flights from Manchester to Cardiff from £54

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 20/9. 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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18:55 - 22:50
MAN
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CWL
3h 55m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
23:15 - 07:30
CWL
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MAN
8h 15m
1 stop
£74Ryanair
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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07:45 - 21:45
MAN
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CWL
14h 00m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
21:45 - 11:30
CWL
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MAN
13h 45m
1 stop
£78Ryanair
Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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16:05 - 21:45
MAN
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CWL
5h 40m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
22:25 - 07:05
CWL
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MAN
8h 40m
1 stop
£80Ryanair
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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07:45 - 21:45
MAN
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CWL
14h 00m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
22:45 - 07:55
CWL
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MAN
9h 10m
1 stop
£82Ryanair
Mon, 17 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
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17:10 - 22:25
MAN
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CWL
5h 15m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
23:50 - 08:30
CWL
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MAN
8h 40m
1 stop
£83Ryanair
Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Ryanair Logo
16:05 - 21:45
MAN
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CWL
5h 40m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
22:10 - 08:55
CWL
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MAN
10h 45m
1 stop
£84Ryanair
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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08:10 - 21:20
MAN
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CWL
13h 10m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
21:45 - 07:20
CWL
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MAN
9h 35m
1 stop
£85Ryanair
Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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08:10 - 21:20
MAN
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CWL
13h 10m
1 stop
Ryanair Logo
21:45 - 07:20
CWL
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MAN
9h 35m
1 stop
£99Ryanair
Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
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23:00 - 06:55
MAN
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CWL
7h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:45 - 08:40
CWL
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MAN
9h 55m
1 stop
£101Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
Ryanair Logo
13:20 - 21:45
MAN
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CWL
8h 25m
2 stops
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22:25 - 07:05
CWL
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MAN
8h 40m
1 stop
£104Ryanair
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

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Ryanair flights from Manchester to Cardiff

Our best Ryanair deals on Manchester to Cardiff flight tickets
Ryanair
18 Aug
MAN18:55Manchester
3h 55m
1 stop
CWL22:50Cardiff Wales
25 Aug
CWL23:15Cardiff Wales
8h 15m
1 stop
MAN07:30Manchester
£74
Ryanair
21 Sept
MAN07:45Manchester
14h 00m
1 stop
CWL21:45Cardiff Wales
27 Sept
CWL21:45Cardiff Wales
13h 45m
1 stop
MAN11:30Manchester
£78
Ryanair
24 Aug
MAN16:05Manchester
5h 40m
1 stop
CWL21:45Cardiff Wales
31 Aug
CWL22:25Cardiff Wales
8h 40m
1 stop
MAN07:05Manchester
£80

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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 26 July 2026.
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ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Tue 18/8

18:55-22:50

1 stop3h 55m

Cardiff Wales

Tue 25/8

23:15-07:30

1 stop8h 15m

£74

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 21/9

07:45-21:45

1 stop14h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 27/9

21:45-11:30

1 stop13h 45m

£78

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 24/8

16:05-21:45

1 stop5h 40m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 31/8

22:25-07:05

1 stop8h 40m

£80

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 17/8

07:45-21:45

1 stop14h 00m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 21/8

22:45-07:55

1 stop9h 10m

£82

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Thu 10/9

17:10-22:25

1 stop5h 15m

Cardiff Wales

Wed 16/9

23:50-08:30

1 stop8h 40m

£83

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 7/9

16:05-21:45

1 stop5h 40m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 14/9

22:10-08:55

1 stop10h 45m

£84

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sun 23/8

08:10-21:20

1 stop13h 10m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 30/8

21:45-07:20

1 stop9h 35m

£85

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Sun 16/8

08:10-21:20

1 stop13h 10m

Cardiff Wales

Sun 23/8

21:45-07:20

1 stop9h 35m

£99

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Fri 4/9

23:00-06:55

1 stop7h 55m

Cardiff Wales

Fri 11/9

22:45-08:40

1 stop9h 55m

£101

ManchesterCardiff

MAN - CWL

MANCWL

Manchester

Mon 24/8

13:20-21:45

2 stops8h 25m

Cardiff Wales

Mon 31/8

22:25-07:05

1 stop8h 40m

£104

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cardiff?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cardiff from Manchester, with most prices found around £0. If you are unable to visit Cardiff during the month of March, then departing from Manchester during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £74.

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

5h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Manchester to Cardiff takes 5h 15m
There are no direct flights from Manchester to Cardiff. There are no popular flight routes from Manchester to Cardiff.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to Cardiff

  • 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 5h 15m.

  • 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 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.

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Can I find flights from Manchester to Cardiff with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Manchester to Cardiff on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

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