Cheap Flights from Cardiff to London Gatwick

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cardiff to London Gatwick flights are currently cheapest in September.

Cardiff to London Gatwick: Alternative routes

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

Cardiff to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found149 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Cardiff to London Gatwick is 149 €. 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 Cardiff to London Gatwick. But we found flights with one or more stops from 149 €.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Cardiff to London Gatwick.
The cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to London Gatwick is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Saturday, 20 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cardiff Airport and London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick 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 London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Gatwick.

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

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Cardiff.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your CWL to LGW flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CWL and LGW include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Dublin Airport

    • George Best Belfast City Airport

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

  • Right now, 48 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 149 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from CWL to LGW, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • Finding cheap flights from CWL to LGW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.

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

Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)

  • Of all flights leaving Cardiff Airport, 66.16% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To reach Cardiff Airport from central Cardiff, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near CWL? If you've booked an early flight from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

  • London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to visit London. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from CWL to LGW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

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