Cardiff to London CWL → LGW, LTN, STN
Cardiff Airport (CWL) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN), Stansted Airport (STN)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $52 with Ryanair, 20 Oct, found 2 days ago.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $59 to $111.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$52
20 Oct · Ryanair
Cardiff Airport (CWL) → Stansted Airport (STN)
Leaves 9:45 p.m. · 14 h 35 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$52 20 Octfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 23 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $43 to $123.
23 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 20 Oct to 4 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 20 Oct, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | $52 | Ryanair | Cardiff Airport (CWL) → Stansted Airport (STN) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Oct | $59 | Ryanair | Cardiff Airport (CWL) → London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Oct | $142 | Ryanair | Cardiff Airport (CWL) → London Luton Airport (LTN) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $111 | Eastern Air Lines | Cardiff Airport (CWL) → London Luton Airport (LTN) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Dec | $93 | Ryanair | Cardiff Airport (CWL) → Stansted Airport (STN) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $52.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ryanair, Eastern Air Lines.
Premium cabin fares from Cardiff to London
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 20 Oct in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cardiff to London?
One-way
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (23 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $66 | $52 | +3% | 14 |
| 7–13 days | $64 | $43 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
| 30–59 days | $65 | $65 | +2% | 9 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Birmingham → London
142 km from Cardiff
$180
30 Nov – 30 Nov · BHX → LTN · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Bristol → London
41 km from Cardiff
$46
$6 less than flying from Cardiff
22 Nov · BRS → LTN · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cardiff → Southampton
111 km from London
$96
$44 more than flying to London
21 Oct · CWL → SOU · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Birmingham → London
142 km from Cardiff
$104
$52 more than flying from Cardiff
29 Apr 2027 · BHX → STN · 1 stop
found yesterday
Bournemouth → London
124 km from Cardiff
$131
$79 more than flying from Cardiff
24 Oct · BOH → STN · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Exeter → London
88 km from Cardiff
$183
$131 more than flying from Cardiff
28 Oct · EXT → STN · 2 stops
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 20 Oct. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work