What percentage of Cardiff to Dublin flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 70% of flights from Cardiff to Dublin were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Cardiff to Dublin?

The typical direct flight from Cardiff to Dublin has a median duration of 2 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 8 hours and 10 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 300 kilometers.

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

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from Cardiff to Dublin are considered frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown price fluctuations that make alerts a useful tool.

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Cardiff to Dublin: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Dublin

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cardiff to Dublin, the most affordable time to fly is typically August, with a median fare of $125. Other budget-friendly options include February, where the median fare is $222, and July, with a median of $246. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more economical travel.

Fares for flights from Cardiff to Dublin typically range from $246–$383, with a median price of $307. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route, and about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When flying from Cardiff to Dublin, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 0.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect to include connections in your travel plans.

A typical journey from Cardiff to Dublin, including connections, takes approximately 2h 0m. While direct flights would also take around 2 hours, the median connecting journey time is significantly longer at 11h 50m. This indicates that while the direct flight is short, the overall travel time can increase considerably with stopovers.

The distance between Cardiff and Dublin is approximately 300 kilometers, making this a short-haul flight. This short distance contributes to the relatively quick flight times for direct services.

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Dublin

Regular price: £67 - £142

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

The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Dublin is typically between 67 GBP and 142 GBP. Currently, the lowest deal is 26 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Oct 27-Oct 30.

now £26

Low £67

High £142

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Dublin

Flights from Cardiff to Dublin are cheapest in August, with a median price of $125. The most expensive month to fly is September, with a median price of $395. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from £125

September

Most Expensive

Flights from £395

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Cardiff to Dublin

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Dublin

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Dublin

Cardiff (CWL) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£137

£36

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Dublin

Cardiff (CWL) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£138

£36

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Dublin

Cardiff (CWL) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£139

£39

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Dublin

Cardiff (CWL) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£139

£40

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Dublin

Cardiff (CWL) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£112

£32

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Dublin

Cardiff (CWL) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£112

£33

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

£138 → £33

76%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

£138 → £33

76%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

£136 → £33

76%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

£138 → £35

75%

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Dublin

Cardiff - Dublin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cardiff to Dublin are below the typical level at $282.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Dublin, with a median price of $125.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Direct flights from Cardiff to Dublin typically take 2h 0m, while connecting flights average 11h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair offers direct flights from Cardiff to Dublin. 70% of recent fares are for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair has 1 direct deal

Ryanair has 1 direct deal available for flights from Cardiff to Dublin.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Cardiff to Dublin are frequent, with 3% considered good prices.

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport is a convenient option for flights to Dublin, offering a direct route.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£82

Dublin main airports to arrive at

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Cardiff, offering convenient access to Dublin.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~£26

Airports nearby Dublin used as alternative

Belfast International (BFS)

Belfast International is a major international hub with an extensive low-cost carrier network.

📍 ~135 km from Dublin (reachable by car or bus). Located in the UK, requires currency change to GBP and crossing the border into Northern Ireland.

💸 Flights from ~£169

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From CWL

Elite

Nov 21

Dublin, Ireland

79% AI deal score

$1,280

$732

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Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Nov 06

Dublin, Ireland

78% AI deal score

$1,248

$732

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Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Feb 12

Dublin, Ireland

77% AI deal score

$1,135

$731

Save $404

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 12

Dublin, Ireland

76% AI deal score

$1,277

$831

Save $446

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 10

Dublin, Ireland

75% AI deal score

$1,388

$934

Save $454

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 28

Dublin, Ireland

72% AI deal score

$1,305

$1,004

Save $301

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Dec 20

Dublin, Ireland

66% AI deal score

$1,367

$1,085

Save $282

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 28

Dublin, Ireland

43% AI deal score

$1,462

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 01

Dublin, Ireland

34% AI deal score

$3,069

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Sep 29

Dublin, Ireland

34% AI deal score

$3,072

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dublin

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Cardiff to Dublin is typically between 14 and 27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was $278. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $303, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $363. For those booking 60 or more days in advance, the average price was $377.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cardiff to Dublin is considered to be $246 or less. The median price observed for this route was $307. Prices tended to increase, with 75% of observed flights costing $383 or more.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Dublin, with a median price of $125. Other relatively inexpensive months include February, with a median price of $222, and July, with a median price of $246. The annual median price for this route, across the trailing quarter, was $307.

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Cardiff to Dublin: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Dublin

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Dublin

Regular price: £67 - £142

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

The regular price range for flights from Cardiff to Dublin is typically between 67 GBP and 142 GBP. Currently, the lowest deal is 26 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Oct 27-Oct 30.

now £26

Low £67

High £142

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Dublin

August

Cheapest

Flights from £125

September

Most Expensive

Flights from £395

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from Cardiff to Dublin

Ryanair

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Dublin

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Dublin

Cardiff (CWL) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£137

£36

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Dublin

Cardiff (CWL) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£138

£36

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Dublin

Cardiff (CWL) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£139

£39

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Dublin

Cardiff (CWL) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£139

£40

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Dublin

Cardiff (CWL) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£112

£32

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CWL - Dublin

Cardiff (CWL) - Dublin (DUB)

Ryanair

£112

£33

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

£138 → £33

76%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

£138 → £33

76%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

£136 → £33

76%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

£138 → £35

75%

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Dublin

Cardiff - Dublin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cardiff to Dublin are below the typical level at $282.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Dublin, with a median price of $125.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Direct flights from Cardiff to Dublin typically take 2h 0m, while connecting flights average 11h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair offers direct flights from Cardiff to Dublin. 70% of recent fares are for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair has 1 direct deal

Ryanair has 1 direct deal available for flights from Cardiff to Dublin.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Cardiff to Dublin are frequent, with 3% considered good prices.

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Cardiff (CWL)

Cheapest

Cardiff Airport is a convenient option for flights to Dublin, offering a direct route.

📍 ~15 km from Cardiff (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£82

Dublin main airports to arrive at

Dublin (DUB)

Cheapest

Dublin Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Cardiff, offering convenient access to Dublin.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, taxi)

💸 Flights from ~£26

Airports nearby Dublin used as alternative

Belfast International (BFS)

Belfast International is a major international hub with an extensive low-cost carrier network.

Dublin, Ireland

43% AI deal score

$1,462

KLM

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Oct 01

Dublin, Ireland

34% AI deal score

$3,069

KLM, +1

Business Class

From CWL

Elite

Sep 29

Dublin, Ireland

34% AI deal score

$3,072

KLM, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dublin

Cheap Flights from Cardiff to Dublin

Today’s best flight deals from Cardiff to Dublin

Cardiff to Dublin: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Dublin

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Dublin

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Dublin

Direct flights from Cardiff to Dublin

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Dublin

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Dublin

Cardiff - Dublin route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair has 1 direct deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Dublin main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dublin used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dublin

Best Elite deals to Dublin

Nov 21

Nov 06

Feb 12

Dec 12

Oct 10

Oct 28

Dec 20

Oct 28

Oct 01

Sep 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dublin

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

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

What's the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Dublin?

What percentage of Cardiff to Dublin flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Cardiff to Dublin?

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

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Flights to Dublin from other cities

Cardiff to Dublin: Overview

Insights for flights from Cardiff to Dublin

How much is a round trip from Cardiff to Dublin

The cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Dublin

Direct flights from Cardiff to Dublin

Last-minute flights going from Cardiff to Dublin

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cardiff to Dublin

Cardiff - Dublin route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 2h 0m

Ryanair offers direct flights

Ryanair has 1 direct deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Cardiff main airports to depart from

Dublin main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dublin used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dublin

Best Elite deals to Dublin

Nov 21

Nov 06

Feb 12

Dec 12

Oct 10

Oct 28

Dec 20

Oct 28

Oct 01

Sep 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dublin

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

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

What's the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Dublin?

What percentage of Cardiff to Dublin flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Cardiff to Dublin?

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

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