In March 2024 Apple introduced new MacBook Air models with M3 chips bringing the MacBook Air into line with the MacBook Pro models that have featured the M3 and variants of that chip since October 2023. The news means that now is a great time to buy a MacBook Air, either one of the new models, or one of the older models that have now had a price drop. In this round-up of the best MacBook Air deals you can find the best prices for all MacBook Air models right now–including the older models, which are often heavily discounted. Read on to save money on the MacBook Air.
We follow all the Apple resellers all year round, so we know the best prices resellers have sold Apple products for–and we know if they have a really good deal and not just an ok deal. Check out the best deals we are seeing right now below.
If you aren’t sure whether to buy the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro we recommend you read about the differences between the MacBook Air and Pro. We also have a MacBook buying guide to help you decide.
Best MacBook Air deals right now
The M3 MacBook Air is now on sale. It’s unlikely we will see any huge discounts for a while. In the U.S. resellers are yet to drop pricing for the M3 MacBook Air, so there are no deals right now. But keep an eye out for price drops in the tables below.
In the U.K. we are already seeing KRCS discount the M3 MacBook Air. You can also expect to see discounts for the M2 MacBook Air models: Apple is continuing to sell the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air at a lower price, but the one to watch out for is the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, which is likely to see good discounts as resellers clear out old stock.
- KRCS, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 256GB) £1,044 (£55 off, WAS £1,099)
- KRCS, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 512GB) £1,044 (£55 off, WAS £1,099)
- KRCS, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) £1,424 (£75 off, WAS £1,499)
- KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 256GB) £1,234 (£65 off, WAS £1,299)
- KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) £1,614 (£85 off, WAS £1,699)
- Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M2 (512GB) £1,299.99 (£300 off, WAS £1,599)
Every MacBook Air deal right now
In the tables below you will see the best price right now for the various MacBook Air models Apple makes. Note Apple’s recommended retail price and you will be able to see just how good the deals on the MacBook Air are.
M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $1,099/£1,099
M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,299/£1,299
M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,499/£1,499
M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $1,299/£1,299
M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,499/£1,499
M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB, MSRP $1,099/£1,099
M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $999/£999 (WAS: $1,099/£1,149) [was $1,119/£1,249 at launch]
M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,199/£1,199 (WAS: $1,399/£1,449 [was $1,499/£1,549 at launch]
Discontinued MacBook Air models
While stock is still available you may be able to pick up a deal on these discontinued Macs.
M1 13.3-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/7-core GPU, WAS $999/£999 (Discontinued)
M1 13.3-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, WAS $1,249/£1,249 (Discontinued)
M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, WAS $1,299/£1,399. (Discontinued)
M2 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, WAS $1,499/£1,599. (Discontinued)
Where to buy the MacBook Air
You can buy a MacBook Air directly from Apple in the US or at Apple UK, but the stocks may be low and Apple very rarely drops prices – see Where is the MacBook Air in stock. You may however find a MacBook Air in stock and discounted at one of these resellers. There are plenty of stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world that offer discounts on new and old Macs, so it’s worth shopping around (read our Where to buy a Mac article for more advice).
One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program.
We recommend the following resellers in the U.S. and U.K.:
U.S. retailers
- Want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple? View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store.
- You may be able to save money on a refurbished MacBook Air. View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store.
- Get an education discount: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store.
- View the MacBook Air at Amazon.
- View the MacBook Air at B&H Photo.
- View the MacBook Air at Best Buy
- View the MacBook Air at Walmart.
- You can find the MacBook Air at Adorama.
Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country.
U.K. retailers
- If you want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store.
- You may be able to get money off an older model from Apple’s refurb store: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store.
- Save money if you are a teacher or student: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store.
- Get a Mac from Amazon where we often see discounts: View the MacBook Air at Amazon.
- AO.com also offers discounts from time to time: View the MacBook Air at AO.com
- You may find the MacBook Air at Argos, although we only tend to see deals in conjunction with events like Black Friday.
- We often see great deals on MacBook Air at BT Shop.
- View the MacBook Air at Currys.
- View the MacBook Air at Ebuyer
- View the MacBook Air at John Lewis.
- We often see discounts on the MacBook Air at Laptops Direct. .
- You may also find discounts on the MacBook Air at Very.
U.K. Apple Authorised Resellers
Best refurbished MacBook Air deals
The deals you will see above are from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself – Apple very rarely drops the prices of the Macs it sells. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t save money buying from Apple: if you want to get a discount on a Mac from Apple you can buy a refurbished Mac. It’s not only Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple does offer some great incentives to buy from Apple’s Refurbished Store, so we do recommend taking a look there for great MacBook Air deals.
The Macs in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. It’s not like buying secondhand. Read about buying a refurbished Mac.
In the U.S. you’ll find the following MacBook Air available in the refurbished store:
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 7-core GPU
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 8-core GPU
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 8-core GPU
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 10-core GPU
You can save as much as $210 off a MacBook Air with M2, compared to the original price.
In the U.K. you’ll find a slightly smaller selection of Mac laptops available from Apple’s refurbished store. Here’s what you can find:
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 7-core GPU
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M1, 8-core GPU
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 8-core GPU
- 13-inch MacBook Air, M2, 10-core GPU
There are savings of £220 off a MacBook Air with M2, compared to the original price.
You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below:
In the U.S.:
In the U.K.:
Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K.
Other ways to save money
Students should check the Apple Education Store, where they will be able to pick up a discount (as long as they qualify for one). Read more: How to get a student discount from Apple. There is also Apple holds a “Back To Uni” event which runs in the US from June to September (and in the UK from July to October) and means you will get free AirPods with your purchase!
Author: Karen Haslam, Editor
Macworld editor since 2008, Karen has worked on both sides of the Apple divide, clocking up a number of years at Apple's PR agency prior to joining Macworld two decades ago.
Karen's career highlights include interviewing Apple's Steve Wozniak and discussing Steve Jobs’ legacy on the BBC. Her focus is Mac, but she lives and breathes Apple.