Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cardiff (from: Manchester)

The average price to go to Cardiff from Manchester airport is $ 201 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 180 (in september) and $ 231 (in april), which is a saving of $ 21 or a surplus of $ 31 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $158 to $210 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cardiff before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Cardiff plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 9628 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cardiff from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 180, saving $ 21 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 201). Conversely, april will be the most expensive ($ 231).

Flight Manchester-Cardiff: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 128 $ 188 fair price
February$ 166 $ 217 fair price
March$ 157 $ 204 fair price
April$ 188 $ 231 very high price
May$ 146 $ 200 fair price
June$ 154 $ 194 fair price
July$ 149 $ 200 fair price
August$ 148 $ 207 fair price
September$ 142 $ 180 very good price
October$ 135 $ 194 fair price
November$ 134 $ 182 good price
December$ 128 $ 204 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Cardiff

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Manchester to Cardiff range from $52 to $472. 13% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $105), 1% at the maximum price (from $420 to $472). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $158 to $210 (27% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Cardiff flight

There are 6 companies that serve Manchester from Cardiff airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Aer Lingus, Flybe, KLM and Jet2.

Data analysis:

Of the 9628 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (67% of the time) on the Manchester->Cardiff route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Manchester-Cardiff flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $13. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $13.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Cardiff to Manchester departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $21. Conversely, departing from Cardiff on a thursday may cost you an additional $29.


Top prices Manchester-Cardiff

Round tripDatesPrice
Manchester → Cardiff23-11 to 27-11-2024$ 240 
Manchester → Cardiff25-11 to 30-11-2024$ 212 
Manchester → Cardiff03-12 to 10-12-2024$ 212 
Manchester → Cardiff05-12 to 12-12-2024$ 245 
Manchester → Cardiff06-01 to 10-01-2025$ 172 
Manchester → Cardiff09-01 to 15-01-2025$ 208 
Manchester → Cardiff10-02 to 16-02-2025$ 208 
Manchester → Cardiff15-02 to 19-02-2025$ 214 
Manchester → Cardiff01-04 to 08-04-2025$ 186 
Manchester → Cardiff13-09 to 19-09-2025$ 214 


When to book your flight Manchester - Cardiff to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Cardiff flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Cardiff, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 177 $, which is a saving of 24 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (78 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Manchester to Cardiff flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 146 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 147)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 167 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 187), 3 to 4 months ($ 182)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 175 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 184), 3 to 4 months ($ 201)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 201 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 218)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 172 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 192), 2 to 3 months ($ 200)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 164 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 182), 3 to 4 months ($ 183)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 174 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 198), 3 to 4 months ($ 197)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 182 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 205), 3 to 4 months ($ 200)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 164 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 176)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 170 $)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 158 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 180), 1 to 2 months ($ 162)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 197 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 198)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Cardiff are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $7 more.



Manchester to Cardiff: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 212
$212 to $212
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December 2024$ 250
$212 to $290
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January 2025$ 188
$134 to $208
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February 2025$ 239
$208 to $292
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April 2025$ 186
$186 to $186
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June 2025$ 270
$270 to $270
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September 2025$ 214
$214 to $214
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april is cheaper to travel to Cardiff. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!



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