Can I fly direct from Cardiff to Alicante?

Direct flights from Cardiff to Alicante are available, though they represent a small portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 4% of flights on this route were direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that while direct options exist, most travelers will likely encounter flights with at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Cardiff to Alicante?

A direct flight from Cardiff to Alicante typically takes approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 145 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 14 hours and 28 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1474 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Cardiff to Alicante flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Cardiff to Alicante is advisable as deals for this route are historically frequent. This route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations, meaning opportunities for savings arise regularly. By setting an alert, you can be notified when prices drop, helping you secure a more favorable fare.

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2026-09-29 – 2026-10-04
CWL - Alicante
82% AI deal score
£106
£34
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2026-10-31 – 2026-11-07
CWL - Alicante
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2026-09-15 – 2026-09-22
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69% AI deal score
£125
£85
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CWL - Alicante
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2027-03-20 – 2027-03-23
CWL - Alicante
49% AI deal score
£202
£186
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CWL - Alicante
43% AI deal score
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Cardiff to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Alicante

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Cardiff to Alicante connect at least once, with only 4% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Right now, fares to Alicante from Cardiff typically range from $216–$568, with a median of $333. Current prices are above the typical level. Only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Alicante? The most affordable month to fly is September, with a median fare of just $30. Other inexpensive options include January, with a median fare of $38, and May, where the median fare is $43.

How long is the flight from Cardiff to Alicante? A typical journey from Cardiff to Alicante takes 2h 25m, including connections. For direct flights, the median flight time is also 2h 25m, while connecting itineraries typically take significantly longer, averaging 17h 20m.

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Alicante

Regular price: £70 - £318

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

The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Alicante is typically between 70 GBP and 318 GBP. The current lowest deal is 41 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 25.

now £41

Low £70

High £318

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Alicante

The cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Alicante is September, with a median price of $30. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $476. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

September

Cheapest

Flights from £30

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £476

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cardiff to Alicante

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Alicante

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£288

£92

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£288

£110

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£221

£115

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£200

£79

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£235

£80

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£234

£81

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

£288 → £92

68%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

£288 → £110

62%

2 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 24

£246 → £82

67%

3 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 24

£260 → £95

63%

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Alicante

Cardiff - Alicante route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cardiff to Alicante are above the typical level, with 9% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

September, January, and May offer the lowest median prices

Historically, September ($30), January ($38), and May ($43) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Direct flights from Cardiff to Alicante typically take 2h 25m, while connecting flights average 17h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 4% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is an airline that offers direct flights from Cardiff to Alicante.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Cardiff to Alicante are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport offers convenient flights to Alicante, making it a good choice for your journey.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£45

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Cheapest

Alicante–Elche Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Alicante.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or taxi)

💸 Flights from ~£48

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport offers a broader route network and excellent connectivity, making it a strong alternative.

📍 ~170 km from Alicante (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£140

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alicante

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Best Elite deals to Alicante

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CWL

Elite

Oct 24

Alicante, Spain

70% AI deal score

$1,171

$988

Save $183

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 24

Alicante, Spain

68% AI deal score

$1,257

$1,129

Save $128

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 11

Alicante, Spain

66% AI deal score

$1,197

$1,174

Save $23

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 16

Alicante, Spain

65% AI deal score

$1,291

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 23

Alicante, Spain

49% AI deal score

$1,397

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 10

Alicante, Spain

43% AI deal score

$2,020

Air France, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 18

Alicante, Spain

42% AI deal score

$2,234

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Sep 26

Alicante, Spain

41% AI deal score

$1,955

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Sep 23

Alicante, Spain

41% AI deal score

$2,023

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Sep 18

Alicante, Spain

41% AI deal score

$2,164

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 31

Alicante, Spain

41% AI deal score

$2,278

Air France, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 16

Alicante, Spain

41% AI deal score

$2,278

Air France, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Cardiff to Alicante is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $263. Booking within 7-13 days of departure also showed a relatively lower average price of $279, compared to the highest average of $539 for bookings made 14-27 days out. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 14-27 days in advance averaging $539.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cardiff to Alicante is considered to be $216 or less. The median price for this route was $333, indicating that half of the observed prices were below this amount. Prices can go higher, with 75% of prices observed at $568 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $216 typically puts you in the lowest 25% of fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cardiff to Alicante include September, with a median price of $30, and January, with a median price of $38. May also offered relatively low median prices at $43. The annual median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $333, indicating that these specific months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers can find more economical options by planning their trips during these months.

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Cardiff to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Alicante

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Cardiff to Alicante connect at least once, with only 4% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Alicante

Regular price: £70 - £318

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

The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Alicante is typically between 70 GBP and 318 GBP. The current lowest deal is 41 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 25.

now £41

Low £70

High £318

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Alicante

September

Cheapest

Flights from £30

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £476

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cardiff to Alicante

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Alicante

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£288

£92

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£288

£110

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£221

£115

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£200

£79

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£235

£80

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£234

£81

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

£288 → £92

68%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

£288 → £110

62%

2 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 24

£246 → £82

67%

3 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 24

£260 → £95

63%

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Alicante

Cardiff - Alicante route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cardiff to Alicante are above the typical level, with 9% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

September, January, and May offer the lowest median prices

Historically, September ($30), January ($38), and May ($43) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Direct flights from Cardiff to Alicante typically take 2h 25m, while connecting flights average 17h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 4% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair is an airline that offers direct flights from Cardiff to Alicante.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Cardiff to Alicante are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport offers convenient flights to Alicante, making it a good choice for your journey.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£45

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Cheapest

Alicante–Elche Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Alicante.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or taxi)

💸 Flights from ~£48

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport offers a broader route network and excellent connectivity, making it a strong alternative.

📍 ~170 km from Alicante (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£140

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alicante

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Cardiff to Alicante.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Alicante

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CWL

Elite

Oct 24

Alicante, Spain

70% AI deal score

$1,171

$988

Save $183

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 24

Alicante, Spain

68% AI deal score

$1,257

$1,129

Save $128

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 11

Alicante, Spain

66% AI deal score

$1,197

$1,174

Save $23

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 16

Alicante, Spain

65% AI deal score

$1,291

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 23

Alicante, Spain

49% AI deal score

$1,397

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 10

Alicante, Spain

43% AI deal score

$2,020

Air France, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 18

Alicante, Spain

42% AI deal score

$2,234

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Sep 26

Alicante, Spain

41% AI deal score

$1,955

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Sep 23

Alicante, Spain

41% AI deal score

$2,023

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Sep 18

Alicante, Spain

41% AI deal score

$2,164

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 31

Alicante, Spain

41% AI deal score

$2,278

Air France, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 16

Alicante, Spain

41% AI deal score

$2,278

Air France, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

Cheap Flights from Cardiff to Alicante

Today’s best flight deals from Cardiff to Alicante

Cardiff to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Alicante

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Alicante

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Alicante

Direct flights from Cardiff to Alicante

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Alicante

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Alicante

Cardiff - Alicante route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September, January, and May offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Ryanair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alicante

Best Elite deals to Alicante

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 11

Oct 16

Oct 23

Oct 10

Dec 18

Sep 26

Sep 23

Sep 18

Oct 31

Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

When is the best time to book flights from Cardiff to Alicante?

What is a good price for a flight from Cardiff to Alicante?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cardiff to Alicante?

Can I fly direct from Cardiff to Alicante?

How many hours is the flight from Cardiff to Alicante?

Should I set a price alert for Cardiff to Alicante flights?

Related routes

More routes from Cardiff

Flights to Alicante from other cities

Cardiff to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Alicante

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Alicante

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Alicante

Direct flights from Cardiff to Alicante

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Alicante

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Alicante

Cardiff - Alicante route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September, January, and May offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Ryanair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alicante

Best Elite deals to Alicante

Oct 24

Oct 24

Oct 11

Oct 16

Oct 23

Oct 10

Dec 18

Sep 26

Sep 23

Sep 18

Oct 31

Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

When is the best time to book flights from Cardiff to Alicante?

What is a good price for a flight from Cardiff to Alicante?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Cardiff to Alicante?