If you want to buy a MacBook Air for less you’ve come to the right place. We can help you find the best deals on a MacBook Air. We know what to look for when making the choice and our Best Prices Comparison looks at all the stores that sell Apple Macs so we can find the best prices right now.
Whether it’s the latest MacBook Air M4, or an older MacBook Air model that you want to find on sale, we share the best prices you can get the MacBook Air for. Just watch out for the pitfalls that come with buying an older generation model, such as less RAM, as we explain below.
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 would also consider a MacBook Pro then take a look at our round up of the Best Deals on the MacBook Pro. We also list all the best Apple deals right now on all Apple products, including iMac, Mac mini, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Amazon has its a pre-holiday sale, Prime Big Deals Days, running October 7-8, so do take a look at our top Top Prime Day deals on Apple gear.
Best MacBook Air deals right now
Here are the best MacBook Air deals we recommend this month. These are the best MacBook Pro deals we have seen in the U.S. and U.K. For those looking for deals in Canada or Australia see the Price Comparison Boxes below.
U.S.:
Amazon has $200 off the price of the M4 MacBook Air, it’s a limited time deal though, so it may not last for long.
- Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $899 ($100 off, MSRP $999)
- Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $1,079.88 ($119 off, MSRP $1,199)
U.K.:
- Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): £874 (£125 off, RRP £999)
- Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB/16GB RAM): £1,229.97 (£169 off, RRP £1,399)
- Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): £1,079.97 (£119 off, RRP £1,199)
Every MacBook Air deal right now
In the tables below you will see the best price right now for the various MacBook Air models. Note Apple’s recommended retail price and you will be able to see just how good the deals on the MacBook Air are.
M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $999/£999
M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,199/£1,199
M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB, 24GB RAM, MSRP $1,399/£1,399
M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,199/£1,199
M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,399/£1,399
M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512B, 24GB RAM, MSRP $1,599/£1,599
Discontinued MacBook Air models
While stock is still available you may be able to pick up a deal on these discontinued Macs. Before you shop though you need to keep the following in mind:
- The M4 MacBook Air starting price is $100/£100 less than that of the M3 MacBook Air.
- In October 2024 Apple doubled the RAM in the M3 MacBook Air and you may still find an older model with 8GB RAM on sale. Do not buy the 8GB version unless there is a gigantic discount.
M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,099/£1,099
M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,299/£1,299 (was $1,499/£1,499)
M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM, was $1,499/£1,499
M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,299/£1,299
M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, was $1,499/£1,499 (was $1,699/£1,699)
M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM, was $1,699/£1,699
M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB, MSRP was $1,099/£1,099
M3 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB, MSRP was $1,299/£1,299
M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 8GB RAM, MSRP was $1,299/£1,299
M3 15-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 8GB RAM, MSRP was $1,499/£1,499 – discontinued
M2
M2 13-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, was $999/£999
M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, was $999/£999
M2 13.6-inch MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, was $1,199/£1,199
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.
Where to buy the MacBook Air
You can buy a MacBook Air directly from Apple in the US or at Apple UK. 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:
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 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 MacBook Air available in the refurbished store:
- There’s $180 off an M4 MacBook Air
In the U.K. you’ll find 2022, 2024 and 2025 MacBook Air available in the refurbished store:
- There’s £210 off an M4 MacBook Air
You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below:
In the U.S.:
In the U.K.:
- Affordable Mac
- Apple
- Amazon
- Back Market
- Hoxton Macs
- Laptops Direct
- MacFinder
- Mac 4 Sale
- Music Magpie
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, Managing Editor, Macworld
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 more than two decades ago. Karen's career highlights include interviewing Apple's Steve Wozniak and discussing Steve Jobs’ legacy on the BBC. Having edited the U.K. print and online editions of Macworld for many years, more recently her focus has been on SEO and evergreen content as well as product recommendations and buying advice.