Can I fly direct from Cardiff to Alicante?

Direct flights from Cardiff to Alicante are not very common, historically making up only 4% of the available options across the trailing quarter. When a direct flight is not available, connecting flights are the typical alternative. These connecting flights usually involve two stopovers on average. Travelers should anticipate the likelihood of needing a connecting flight for this route.

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 duration is based on a distance of 1474 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 14 hours and 28 minutes. Travelers should factor in these considerable differences in flight duration when planning their journey.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Cardiff to Alicante is advisable. Historically, deals on this route have been classified as frequent across the trailing 30 days. This indicates that prices for this route tend to fluctuate, and opportunities for savings may arise regularly. An alert can help travelers secure a more favorable price.

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To Alicante

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Today’s best flight deals from Cardiff to Alicante

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2026-10-06 – 2026-10-25
CWL - Alicante
77% AI deal score
£89
£37
Round trip
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CWL - Alicante
79% AI deal score
£104
£39
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CWL - Alicante
81% AI deal score
£91
£41
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2026-09-01 – 2026-09-08
CWL - Alicante
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£101
£44
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CWL - Alicante
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£101
£47
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CWL - Alicante
77% AI deal score
£87
£48
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CWL - Alicante
76% AI deal score
£90
£51
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£96
£53
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£106
£53
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CWL - Alicante
79% AI deal score
£106
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Cardiff to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Alicante

Most itineraries for flights from Cardiff to Alicante connect at least once, with only 4% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct options exist, you will most often find yourself with a connecting journey.

When looking for cheap flights from Cardiff to Alicante, the fares right now are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $216–$568, with a median of $333. Currently, only 9% of recent fares are classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Alicante is typically in September, with a median fare of just $30. Other affordable months include January, where the median fare is $38, and May, with a median fare of $43. Planning your trip during these months can significantly reduce your travel costs.

A typical journey from Cardiff to Alicante takes about 2h 25m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 25m. However, if your itinerary includes connections, the median connecting journey time extends significantly to 17h 20m. This difference highlights the impact of stopovers on overall travel time for this route.

The distance between Cardiff and Alicante is approximately 1474 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively quick journey suitable for short trips or weekend getaways.

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Alicante

Regular price: £156 - £415

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

The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Alicante is between 156 GBP and 415 GBP. The current lowest deal is 42 GBP for a flight from Sep 15-Sep 20, offered by Kayak.

now £42

Low £156

High £415

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

Vueling Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Alicante

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£370

£181

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£285

£141

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£368

£178

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£167

£63

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£143

£64

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£183

£79

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 20

£329 → £170

48%

1 night

Aug 14 - Aug 15

£370 → £222

40%

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

£198 → £75

62%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

£255 → £137

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Alicante

Cardiff - Alicante route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cardiff to Alicante are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Alicante, with a median price of $30.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 25m

The typical direct flight from Cardiff to Alicante takes 2 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4% of recent flights from Cardiff to Alicante are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vueling Airlines offers direct flights

Vueling Airlines has offered direct flights on the Cardiff to Alicante route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport is a convenient option for flights to Alicante, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£43

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~9 km from Alicante city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£41

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport offers a broader route network and excellent connectivity via highway and rail services.

📍 ~135 km from Alicante (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£109

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Alicante

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Elite

Best Elite deals to Alicante

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

From CWL

Elite

Aug 25

Alicante, Spain

83% AI deal score

$1,316

$744

Save $572

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 31

Alicante, Spain

82% AI deal score

$1,259

$751

Save $508

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 01

Alicante, Spain

79% AI deal score

$1,159

$767

Save $392

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 31

Alicante, Spain

79% AI deal score

$1,167

$774

Save $393

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Aug 14

Alicante, Spain

77% AI deal score

$1,404

$1,012

Save $392

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Sep 06

Alicante, Spain

72% AI deal score

$1,176

$878

Save $298

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 24

Alicante, Spain

70% AI deal score

$1,162

$965

Save $197

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Sep 01

Alicante, Spain

43% AI deal score

$1,800

Air France, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Sep 02

Alicante, Spain

43% AI deal score

$1,847

Air France, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 18

Alicante, Spain

43% AI deal score

$1,851

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Jan 15

Alicante, Spain

43% AI deal score

$1,911

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Jan 25

Alicante, Spain

43% AI deal score

$1,911

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Alicante

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Cardiff to Alicante is 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is typically around $263. Booking within 7-13 days of departure sees an average price of $279, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $339. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 14-59 days out, with averages of $539 and $489 respectively.

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 has been $333. Prices can go up to $568 or more for the higher end of fares. Travelers aiming for a more budget-friendly option should target prices at or below the $216 threshold.

Historically, September has offered the cheapest flights from Cardiff to Alicante, with a median price of $30. January also presents a budget-friendly option, showing a median price of $38. May has a median price of $43, which is also lower than the annual median of $333. These months typically provide more economical travel opportunities for this route.

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Cardiff to Alicante: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Alicante

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Alicante

Regular price: £156 - £415

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

The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Alicante is between 156 GBP and 415 GBP. The current lowest deal is 42 GBP for a flight from Sep 15-Sep 20, offered by Kayak.

now £42

Low £156

High £415

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

Vueling Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Alicante

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£370

£181

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£285

£141

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£368

£178

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£167

£63

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£143

£64

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Alicante

Cardiff (CWL) - Alicante (ALC)

Ryanair

£183

£79

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 20

£329 → £170

48%

1 night

Aug 14 - Aug 15

£370 → £222

40%

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

£198 → £75

62%

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

£255 → £137

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Alicante

Cardiff - Alicante route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cardiff to Alicante are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Alicante, with a median price of $30.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 25m

The typical direct flight from Cardiff to Alicante takes 2 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4% of recent flights from Cardiff to Alicante are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vueling Airlines offers direct flights

Vueling Airlines has offered direct flights on the Cardiff to Alicante route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

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

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport is a convenient option for flights to Alicante, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£43

Alicante main airports to arrive at

Alicante–Elche (ALC)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~9 km from Alicante city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£41

Airports nearby Alicante used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia Airport offers a broader route network and excellent connectivity via highway and rail services.

Alicante, Spain

43% AI deal score

$1,800

Air France, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Sep 02

Alicante, Spain

43% AI deal score

$1,847

Air France, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 18

Alicante, Spain

43% AI deal score

$1,851

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Jan 15

Alicante, Spain

43% AI deal score

$1,911

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Jan 25

Alicante, Spain

43% AI deal score

$1,911

KLM, +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

Fly in September for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Vueling Airlines 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

Aug 25

Oct 31

Nov 01

Oct 31

Aug 14

Sep 06

Oct 24

Sep 01

Sep 02

Oct 18

Jan 15

Jan 25

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

Fly in September for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

Vueling Airlines 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

Aug 25

Oct 31

Nov 01

Oct 31

Aug 14

Sep 06

Oct 24

Sep 01

Sep 02

Oct 18

Jan 15

Jan 25

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?