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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cardiff from $2,326

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CWL
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cardiff

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Cardiff (CWL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,326

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$3,045
16/10-23/10
  • 16/10-23/10
  • 5 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Cardiff
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cardiff
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Cardiff. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 September 2025.

Thu 16/1018:10MEL - CWL
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1007:55CWL - MEL
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$2,326

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MEL - CWL

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Thu 16/10

18:10-12:00

2 stops27h 50m

Cardiff Wales

Thu 23/10

07:55-10:20

3 stops40h 25m

$2,326

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Deals found on 3/9

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CWL?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Cardiff. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Cardiff at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cardiff

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cardiff. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cardiff. Reviews last updated 5 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Melbourne to Cardiff to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,243 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,243 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,243 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cardiff from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Cardiff, you will be flying into Cardiff Wales. Cardiff Wales (CWL) is just 14.6 km from the centre vof the city. Cardiff Wales is the only Cardiff airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 1 airline has flights to Cardiff Wales from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Cardiff round-trip?

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cardiff, with prices starting at $1,924. This flight start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Cardiff that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Cardiff flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Cardiff?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Cardiff.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Cardiff?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Cardiff by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,924Average$2,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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