The iPad Air was already a top-choice tablet with the older M2 chip, but Apple upped its game with the newer M3 version. The new chip solidifies the iPad Air as one of the best tablets that you can buy. In fact, it’s so good that we go as far as to call it an iPad Pro lite. The speedy M3 chip and gorgeous display make it a top choice when streaming videos, playing games and more. Best of all, you don’t have to pay full price for one because there are plenty of iPad Air M3 deals available right now.
Best iPad Air deals
You can order both the 11- and 13-inch iPad Air models from Apple, with prices starting at $599. While there are no direct discounts right now, if you have an older device you’d like to part with, you could get up to $695 for an eligible trade-in, helping offset some of the cost of your new iPad. Just keep in mind that newer models with the latest chips will receive the highest values.
Additionally, you can earn 3% cash back when you use your Apple Card* to make your purchase. Plus, students, teachers and select others may be eligible for an education discount.
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Up to $695 off with trade-in
Amazon has all the M3 Air configurations on sale, albeit with different levels of discount. The lowest price available right now is $537 for some colors in the 11-inch 256GB configuration.
Just like Amazon, all versions of the M3 Air are discounted by around $50, bringing the starting price to $549.
Best Buy also has its own trade-in program. Exchanging your old tablet from Apple, Samsung, Google or another brand could save you up to $350.
Order from B&H Photo and you can get up to $50 off the basic 128GB model. The blue iPad Air is down to $549.
You can also get your sales tax back as cash back if you make the purchase using a B&H Payboo Credit Card*.
The purple model is $10 off right now. Plus, you can save 5% when you use the Adorama Edge Credit Card*, and the retailer has a rewards program that allows you to earn points to redeem as credit on future purchases.
Verizon is offering a $500 discount on a brand-new Apple iPad Air M3 with the purchase of a 5G iPhone and activation of a new line. If that’s not of interest, you can trade in an eligible device and save up to $550 off your order.
This offer applies to both the 11-inch and 13-inch models.
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Up to $550 off with trade-in, $500 off with iPhone purchase
You can shave off up to $200 when you get your iPad Air M3 through AT&T and trade in an eligible device.
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Save up to $200 with trade-in
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What is the best iPad Air deal right now?
If you’re looking for straightforward discounts, Amazon is your best bet, as the tablet is available with up to $62 off, though the exact discount may depend on the color and storage size you choose. If you’re looking to exchange an older model, Apple is offering significant trade-in discounts that can save you over $600.
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How we choose iPad Air deals at CNET
Discounts on the latest Apple devices can be hard to come by, but CNET’s dedicated deals team has years of experience helping readers score savings on top tech. Above, we’ve rounded up any straightforward discounts currently available on the iPad Air, as well as some additional ways to save. These include any trade-in offers, exclusive discounts when you pay with a specific credit card and any free services you may get with the purchase. We also ensure that all featured deals are sourced from a trustworthy retailer, so you never have to wonder if a bargain is too good to be true.
The new M3 iPad Air is available in two sizes. The 11-inch model starts at $599, the 13-inch model starts at $799 and both come with 128GB of storage. You can upgrade to 256GB of storage for an extra $100, 512GB for an extra $300 or 1TB for an extra $500.
Both the 11- and 13-inch models are available in four colors — space gray, blue, purple and starlight (a light gold variant).
Apple almost never offers discounts on its own devices — especially the latest models — so you’ll have to look elsewhere if you’re hoping to pick up an iPad Air on sale. Major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart are a good place to start — especially during major shopping events. It’s also worth seeing what deals are available at smaller online retailers like Adorama, B&H Photo and Newegg, as they may be offering some under-the-radar bargains that aren’t being matched at larger competitors.
