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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Cardiff

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Cardiff? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cardiff.144 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Tue, 27 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 27 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 144 €, select.
Cardiff.149 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 149 €, select.
Cardiff.151 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun, returning Sun, 8 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.
Cardiff.157 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Tue, 6 May.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 6 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 157 €, select.
Cardiff.184 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cardiff on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 184 €, select.
Cardiff.192 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Aug, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 192 €, select.
Cardiff.195 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 195 €, select.
Cardiff.199 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Cardiff.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Cardiff on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From 199 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Cardiff

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Cardiff flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from 199 €
May
from 144 €
Jun
from 151 €
Jul
from 195 €
Aug
from 192 €
Sep
from 149 €
Oct
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Nov
from 490 €
Dec
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
from 386 €

London Gatwick to Cardiff: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Cardiff below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cardiff.

London to Cardiff: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found144 €
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Cardiff: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Cardiff is 144 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Cardiff. But we found flights with one or more stops from 144 €.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Cardiff.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Cardiff is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Airport on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Cardiff Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cardiff but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cardiff is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cardiff.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know

  • London and Cardiff are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your LGW to CWL flight.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and CWL:

    • Dublin Airport

    • Edinburgh Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Airport flight is 63 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 144 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to CWL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • Landing cheap flights from LGW to CWL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)

  • Reserve a hotel near CWL if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Cardiff Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise to explore Cardiff and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cardiff Airport around four weeks ahead.

Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff

  • Cardiff Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Cardiff. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cardiff in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cardiff Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cardiff, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to CWL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Cardiff is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres east of Cardiff, a trip to London will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.

  • If you're ready to explore another side of United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 145 kilometres north-east of Cardiff. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are key highlights.

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