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Today’s best flight deals from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Edinburgh to Cardiff

July 1 - July 6

Cheapest
Earliest

EDI - Cardiff

$283

$94

Round trip

July 3 - July 7

Best

EDI - Cardiff

$292

$95

Round trip

July 17 - July 22

EDI - Cardiff

$273

$96

Round trip

July 17 - July 21

EDI - Cardiff

$278

$99

Round trip

July 3 - July 8

EDI - Cardiff

$279

$99

Round trip

July 23 - July 28

EDI - Cardiff

$267

$99

Round trip

July 9 - July 15

EDI - Cardiff

$276

$99

Round trip

July 21 - July 22

EDI - Cardiff

$270

$100

Round trip

July 24 - July 28

EDI - Cardiff

$272

$101

Round trip

July 23 - July 30

EDI - Cardiff

$264

$101

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff

The journey from Edinburgh to Cardiff covers a distance of 506 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff, fares typically range from $257–$279, with a median of $265. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level, and approximately 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff, December stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $115. Following closely, January offers median fares around $133, and September presents another cost-effective option with a median of $142.
Most itineraries for flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff involve connections, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence of opportunities to find favorable prices.
A typical journey from Edinburgh to Cardiff, including connections, takes approximately 19h 55m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as direct flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff are not commonly available.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Regular price: $222 - $382

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff typically range from $222 to $382. The current lowest deal is $94 with Ryanair, for travel from Jul 1 to Jul 6.

now $94

Low $222

High $382

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff is December, with a median price of $115. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $484. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $115

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $484

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Direct flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff

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Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Cardiff

Ryanair

Edinburgh (EDI) - Cardiff (CWL)

Ryanair

$356

$113

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Cardiff

Aer Lingus

Edinburgh (EDI) - Cardiff (CWL)

Aer Lingus

$356

$136

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Cardiff

Ryanair

Edinburgh (EDI) - Cardiff (CWL)

Ryanair

$356

$136

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Cardiff

Aer Lingus

Edinburgh (EDI) - Cardiff (CWL)

Aer Lingus

$411

$170

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Cardiff

Ryanair

Edinburgh (EDI) - Cardiff (CWL)

Ryanair

$406

$109

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Cardiff

Ryanair

Edinburgh (EDI) - Cardiff (CWL)

Ryanair

$355

$114

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff

4 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 23

$406  →  $109

73%

1 night

Jun 23 - Jun 24

$385  →  $115

70%

5 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 24

$374  →  $114

70%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$408  →  $148

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff

Edinburgh - Cardiff route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to Cardiff are below the typical level, with prices around $94.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: December, January, September

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to Cardiff are December ($115) and January ($133).

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 19h 55m

Flights from Edinburgh to Cardiff typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 19h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers connecting flights

Ryanair historically offers connecting flights on the Edinburgh to Cardiff route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are uncommon

Historically, only 14% of deals for this route were considered good prices.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Cardiff, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~12 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$94

Cardiff main airports to arrive at

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Cardiff from Edinburgh.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$94

Airports nearby Cardiff used as alternative

Bristol (BRS)

Bristol Airport is a useful alternative arrival airport for Cardiff due to its proximity and extensive low-cost carrier network.

📍 ~45 km from Cardiff (reachable by bus)

💸 Flights from ~$63

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub, offering diverse global destinations and reliable long-haul alternatives.

📍 ~145 km from Cardiff (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$59

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is the UK's primary global gateway, offering the most extensive route network for international travel.

📍 ~190 km from Cardiff (reachable by coach)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Exeter (EXT)

Exeter Airport is an alternative regional airport within reasonable driving distance, offering a less congested terminal experience.

📍 ~75 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$174

Southampton (SOU)

Southampton Airport is useful for specific domestic and European short-haul routes, with an efficient terminal.

📍 ~125 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$146

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cardiff

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cardiff

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for popular routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it might add to travel time, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from these alternative airports.