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Cheapest round-trip
$432
Typical prices: $184-$610
KLM
Tue 12/11Wed 12/12
MAN - CWL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$310
Typical prices: $70-$70
British Airways
Thu 12/20
MAN - CWL • 1 stop
When to travel
July
Cheapest • 79% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dublin (DUB)
Cheapest • Avg $195 (round-trip)
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Shortest trip • 5h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Cardiff (MAN-CWL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Manchester to Cardiff

Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 12
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5:50 am - 9:50 amMAN  Manchester-CWL Cardiff Wales
4h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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5:30 pm - 10:05 amCWL  Cardiff Wales-MAN Manchester
16h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$432KLM
Fri, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 7
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5:05 am - 8:30 amMAN  Manchester-CWL Cardiff Wales
27h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Belfast City
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9:00 am - 7:05 pmCWL  Cardiff Wales-MAN Manchester
10h 05m2 stops Belfast City London Heathrow
$601British Airways
Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11
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7:55 pm - 8:30 amMAN  Manchester-CWL Cardiff Wales
12h 35m1 stop Belfast City
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12:15 pm - 3:30 pmCWL  Cardiff Wales-MAN Manchester
3h 15m1 stop Belfast City
$616British Airways
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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7:55 pm - 11:45 amMAN  Manchester-CWL Cardiff Wales
15h 50m1 stop Belfast City
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9:00 am - 12:40 pmCWL  Cardiff Wales-MAN Manchester
3h 40m1 stop Belfast City
$617British Airways
Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11
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7:55 pm - 8:30 amMAN  Manchester-CWL Cardiff Wales
12h 35m1 stop Belfast City
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12:15 pm - 3:30 pmCWL  Cardiff Wales-MAN Manchester
3h 15m1 stop Belfast City
$618British Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Oct 25
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5:50 am - 9:50 amMAN  Manchester-CWL Cardiff Wales
4h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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5:30 pm - 8:20 amCWL  Cardiff Wales-MAN Manchester
14h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$855KLM
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Price, demand and travel trends for Manchester to Cardiff flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Manchester to Cardiff?

Round-trip flights from Manchester to Cardiff typically range from $184 to $610. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $432, on KLM.

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Key details for Manchester to Cardiff flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$310
One-way flight from Manchester to Cardiff

When to book flights from Manchester to Cardiff

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Cardiff based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Manchester to Cardiff flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • How long is a flight from Manchester to Cardiff?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Manchester to Cardiff. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 49m and 8h 19m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Manchester to Cardiff?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Manchester to Cardiff flight?

    Round-trip flights from Manchester to Cardiff range from $184 to $610, with an average of $549 over the past 12 months. Anything below $184 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Manchester to Cardiff changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $432 to $855. That means the highest observed fare was about 97% higher than the lowest one.

  • Is it cheaper to take a train or bus instead of flying between Manchester and Cardiff?

    Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Manchester and Cardiff is around $432 round-trip, with a flight time of about 4h. Recent bus fares are around $36, with a trip time of about 6h 15m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 92% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 2+ hours longer each way.

  • How are flight prices from Manchester to Cardiff looking right now?

    One-way fares from Manchester to Cardiff are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $373, which is 432% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL)?

    Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Avis
    • National

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Manchester to Cardiff?

    Flights from Manchester to Cardiff usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Cardiff Wales (CWL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Manchester to Cardiff pass through?

    One-stop flights from Manchester to Cardiff most commonly connect through:

    • Dublin (DUB) - 41% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • Belfast City (BHD) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Manchester to Cardiff?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 64% on flights from Manchester to Cardiff. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $220 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $610, a difference of $390.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Manchester to Cardiff?

    Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 49m, compared with 5h 49m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 6h 24m via Dublin (DUB).

Your guide to booking Manchester to Cardiff flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average $220, about $390 less than Thursday fares (64% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Manchester to Cardiff trip for July. Fares historically average $117 round-trip in that month - typically $644 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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