Flights Cardiff → Jersey
CWL → JER
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Jersey?
The flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Jersey (JER) takes about 44 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Cardiff to Jersey, operating with a mix of Fokker 50 and De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft. Jersey's airport, which opened in 1937, sees approximately 1.6 million passengers annually, making it a significant travel hub for the region.
The Cardiff (CWL) → Jersey (JER) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Jersey the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Jersey: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cardiff (CWL) to Jersey (JER) heads south for about 257 km, a flight time of roughly 44m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cardiff the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Jersey it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating CWL-JER
Frequently asked questions about CWL-JER
The flight from Cardiff (CWL) to Jersey (JER) takes about 44 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Air France.
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The Cardiff-Jersey route is about 257 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
