More Than 25 Travel Cardigans Perfect for Any Journey
Whether you’re boarding a long‑haul flight or escaping for a weekend getaway, packing smart is essential. Limited luggage space, shifting temperatures and the chill of airplane cabins all demand a versatile layer that can keep you comfortable. That’s where the travel cardigan shines. Sitting between a wrap scarf and a full‑length sweater, a cardigan offers easy layering, can be draped over shoulders or tied at the waist, and pairs well with the rest of your suitcase contents. It works especially well in cooler climates, but a lightweight option is also handy for tropical evenings.
Designers from high‑end houses such as Khaite, Róhe and The Row to more affordable brands like Dôen, Alex Mill and J.Crew provide a wide range of styles. Choose classic crew necks, relaxed V‑necks, belted wraps, or bold patterns in colors ranging from bright tomato red and cobalt blue to timeless camel and dove gray. Below are 26 of the top picks, complete with price, material and color options.
Khaite – Scarlett cardigan – $2,200 – 100 % cashmere – taupe, black, cream
J.Crew – Rollneck cardigan – $128 – 100 % cotton – black, navy, Mediterranean olive, ivory, faded lilac, navy/ivory stripe, green/navy stripe
Guest in Residence – Cozy cardigan – $775 – 100 % cashmere – red, camel
Quinceduster – Cardigan – $110 – 100 % Grade‑A Mongolian cashmere – oatmeal
Proenza Schouler – Rocio cardigan – $1,690 – 100 % cashmere – yellow, teal, black
Alex Mill – Taylor stripe cardigan – $178 – 95 % cotton, 5 % cashmere – navy ivory stripe
Uniqlo – Full‑zip cardigan – $50 – 100 % cotton – brown, green, gray, red, black
Dôen – Darcy cardigan – $360 – 82 % merino wool, 18 % cashmere – cream, gray, merlot
Lauren Manoogian – Coto cardigan – $690 – 93 % alpaca wool, 7 % polyamide – dark green
Allude – Wool and cashmere‑blend cardigan – $735 – 70 % wool, 30 % cashmere – black
Cos – Merino wool sweater – $139 – 100 % wool – cobalt blue, beige melange, butter yellow
& Daughter – Ada cardigan – $650 – 100 % wool – gray
The Row – Ovaan cardigan – $2,750 – 100 % cashmere – gray
Almada – Fez cardigan – $590 – 70 % merino wool, 30 % cashmere – black
Róhe – Off‑shoulder wrap cardigan – $770 – 70 % wool, 30 % cashmere – taupe, black, cream
Sézane – Emile cardigan – $175 – 55 % alpaca, 30 % polyamide, 15 % wool – dark taupe, bronze, ecru, light beige, perfect green, black, rust yellow, mottled camel, mottled pink, navy, red
Loulou de Saison – Aidar crewneck cardigan – $390 – 90 % wool, 10 % cashmere – charcoal mélange, black, ivory, grizzly
Banana Republic – Oversized sailor cardigan – $248 – 55 % merino wool, 45 % cotton – stonewashed beige, navy blue
Arch 4 – Elward cardigan – $845 – 100 % cashmere – gray
H&M – Cashmere cardigan – $219 – 100 % cashmere – dark taupe, black
ME+EM – Straight cardigan – $395 – 100 % cashmere – pecan brown
Nili Lotan – Arlen cardigan – $850 – 52 % merino wool, 35 % baby camel hair, 13 % nylon – gray
Toteme – Cashmere cardigan – $790 – 100 % cashmere – gray, black
Veronica Beard – Solene cardigan – $498 – 100 % cashmere – dark eggplant, oatmeal, green
Ralph Lauren – Cable‑knit cardigan – $268 – 80 % wool, 20 % cashmere – cream, camel, red, green, damson, cedar, dockside blue, flannel gray, navy, black
Extreme Cashmere – Cashmere‑blend cardigan – $625 – 88 % cashmere, 10 % nylon, 2 % elastane – navy
These selections demonstrate how a well‑chosen cardigan can become the MVP of airport style, offering comfort, warmth and effortless coordination no matter where your journey leads.