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Flights from Manchester to Cardiff

Find the cheapest flight options from Manchester to Cardiff over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £70 and round-trip tickets from £191.

Displayed flight fares from Manchester to Cardiff are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Manchester to Cardiff

The distance between Manchester and Cardiff is 229.36km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£70
Cheapest return ticket price£191
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance229.36km
Flight statistics for the Manchester–Cardiff route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Manchester (MAN) to Cardiff (CWL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair UK offers one-way fares as low as £70 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAN to CWL on Sat, Jan 31), while easyJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £191 departing on Fri, Feb 6 and returning on Tue, Feb 10.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Manchester to Cardiff is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Manchester to Cardiff, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Jan 31, with one-way flights priced at just £70.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ryanair UK.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cardiff travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Manchester to Cardiff is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester to Cardiff on January 26, 2026 with easyJet, with prices starting at £190.
  • The time difference between Cardiff and Manchester is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights to Cardiff from Manchester

Find cheap flights from Manchester to Cardiff at Trip.com. Known for its rich history, vibrant culture and delicious cuisine, tickets from Manchester to Cardiff are popular with travellers looking for both a short or longer getaway. You can travel from Manchester to Cardiff in just 45 hours 15 mins, making it a convenient destination to get to. And with tickets starting at just £22, there’s never been a better time to fly from Manchester to Cardiff. Compare cheap flights at Trip.com today and start planning an exciting adventure.

How to find a cheap flights from Manchester to Cardiff

Flying on a weekday instead of a weekend, booking in advance and choosing to fly with budget airlines are just a few ways you can find the best deals and secure cheap flights from Manchester to Cardiff.

Airlines that fly from Manchester to Cardiff

Airlines including British Airways, all fly from Manchester to Cardiff.

Flight distance & Flight time from Manchester to Cardiff

The distance between Manchester and Cardiff is 145 miles, with flights taking 45 hours 15 mins.

Departure from Manchester Airport to Cardiff

It’s easy to get to Manchester Airport from the city centre. There are regular direct trains from Manchester Piccadilly station which take around 20 minutes, with tickets from just £3.10. The Manchester Metrolink is another convenient way to get to the airport. It’s a 25-minute tram ride and costs £4.60. Alternatively, Stagecoach offer 24-hour buses for just £2. You can catch numbers 43 or 103 from Piccadilly Gardens, with a journey time of around 45 minutes. You can also get a 30-minute taxi with prices starting from £20.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Manchester to Cardiff