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If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 5 Jan - 11 Jan
Flights from just £268
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DecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Flight Duration8 h and 5 mFlights between Cardiff and Birmingham take, on average, 8 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Departing AirportCardiff-WalesThe airport Cardiff-Wales is the departure airport operating flights between Cardiff and Birmingham
Arriving AirportBirmingham IntlFlights departing Cardiff with Birmingham as destination arrive at Birmingham Intl
High seasonMayAccording to search data from our customers, May is the busiest time to fly from Cardiff to Birmingham
Best time to bookMayAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Birmingham when departing from Cardiff

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
20%Trains are 20% more expensive in Birmingham than in Cardiff.
Cardiff£2.50
Birmingham£2.90
MealMid-priced restaurant
0%A meal in Birmingham costs roughly the same as in Cardiff.
Cardiff£15.00
Birmingham£15.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
10%Taxis are 10% more expensive in Birmingham than in Cardiff.
Cardiff£3.50
Birmingham£3.80
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
0%A coffee in Birmingham costs roughly the same as in Cardiff.
Cardiff£3.45
Birmingham£3.50
Distance: 88 miles
Cardiff airports
Cardiff-Wales (CWL)How far from city centre: 10 miles
Birmingham airports
Birmingham Intl (BHX)How far from city centre: 6 miles

Are you planning a sneaky trip to Birmingham? Well, whether it’s on business, for a relaxing holiday or to visit loved ones, you will find all the best deals on flights from Cardiff with Opodo, featuring cheap flights by all the top low cost and standard airlines. By simply entering your preferences in our speedy search engine, a large selection of options will be returned from which you just need to select the cheapest deal. We’ll do the rest! Alternatively, if you are flexible on dates or an early bird, discover the cheapest day to fly from Cardiff to Birmingham to ensure you get the best price. You can also find last minute flight deals on Opodo if you left it a little bit late or just need to travel soon. Finally, don’t forget to book a hotel or car hire to complete your journey, all of which you will find on Opodo, your one-stop travel shop. Then just sit back and relax. Bon voyage!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cardiff to Birmingham

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cardiff to Birmingham?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Kingdom may apply when travelling from Cardiff. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Birmingham at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Cardiff to Birmingham. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is Birmingham expensive to visit compared to Cardiff?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Birmingham costs an average of 3.80 GBP, 9% more expensive than Cardiff, with a fare of 3.50 GBP,
While train tickets costs 16% more in Birmingham: 2.90 GBP against 2.50 GBP in Cardiff.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.00 GBP in both Birmingham and Cardiff.
The price of the coffee is around 1% more expensive in Birmingham, with an average of 3.50 GBP , while in Cardiff the coffee costs 3.45 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Birmingham?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cardiff to Birmingham are October, September and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cardiff to Birmingham?
The best time of the year to go to Birmingham when flying from Cardiff depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Birmingham from Cardiff in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, March and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cardiff - Birmingham.
How is the weather in Birmingham compared to Cardiff?
While in Cardiff the temperatures can reach an average of 26.93 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Birmingham's temperatures can go up to 27.42 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.11 ºC in Birmingham, compared to the -1.52 ºC average degrees reported in Cardiff. During the winter period, Cardiff can register 6 mm precipitation, while Birmingham have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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