If you want a new iPad Air at a discounted sale price, you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking at all the best deals and prices for the iPad Air right now–including contract plans. The Air remains incredibly popular and is an excellent halfway house between the entry-level iPad and high-end iPad Pro–ideal for those who need some extra power but don’t want to spend hundreds on a device that may not replace their laptop.
In May 2024 Apple introduced a new iPad Air, equipped with the M2 processor and available in two sizes: 11-inch and 13-inch. Read our review of Apple’s iPad Air M2 and find out how it compares to the 2024 iPad Pro in our iPad Air (M2) vs iPad Pro (M4) comparison.
Have a look at our iPad buying guide if you aren’t sure which model you want. You may also like to read: best iPad for kids, best iPad for students and best iPad for seniors.
Best M2 iPad Air deals right now
U.S:
- Amazon, 11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB): $499 ($100 off, MSRP $599)
- Amazon, 13-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB): $739 ($60 off, MSRP $799)
U.K:
- Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M2, 128GB): £559.97 (£39.03 off, RRP £599)
- Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M2, 256GB): £654.97 (£44.03 off, RRP £699)
- John Lewis, 13-inch iPad Air (M2, 128GB): £749 (£50 off, RRP £799)
- Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M2, 256GB): £844.97 (£54 off, RRP £899)
Best M2 iPad Air deals
The M2 iPad Air models launched in May 2024. Look through the tables below to find the best discounts. These tables will always be up-to-date with the latest prices for each iPad Air. For even bigger savings, the previous generation of iPad Air models can be found in the section below this one.
11-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB, Wi-Fi): MSRP $599/£599
11-inch M2 iPad Air (256GB, Wi-Fi): MSRP $699/£699
11-inch M2 iPad Air (512GB, Wi-Fi): MSRP $899/£899
11-inch M2 iPad Air (1TB, Wi-Fi): MSRP $1,099/£1,099
13-inch M2 iPad Air (128GB, Wi-Fi): MSRP $799/£799
13-inch M2 iPad Air (256GB, Wi-Fi): MSRP $899/£899
13-inch M2 iPad Air (512GB, Wi-Fi): MSRP $1,099/£1,099
13-inch M2 iPad Air (1TB, Wi-Fi): MSRP $1,299/£1,299
Best M1 iPad Air deals
Below are the best prices we have seen for the previous generation of iPad Air, the M1 model from 2022. This has been discontinued by Apple, but may still be available from other vendors. Browse to find the model you want at the best price. Just beware that some prices may be for used iPads, so pay attention to the details.
iPad Air (2022, 64GB, Wi-Fi) MSRP was $599/£669
iPad Air (2022, 256GB, Wi-Fi) MSRP was $749/£849
Where to buy the new iPad Air
If you want to buy the iPad Air directly from Apple, you can order on the Apple US or Apple UK site. There won’t be any discounts available, though Apple does offer occasional carrier deals and trade-ins.
Of course, Apple isn’t the only place you can buy an iPad Air, the usual resellers around the world will also be stocking the new model including the following. You can see the best prices at these resellers in live price comparison boxes below.
US retailers
Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country.
UK retailers
- Amazon
- AO
- Apple
- Argos – check stock by post code
- EE/BT Shop
- Box
- Currys
- eBuyer
- John Lewis
- Laptops Direct
- Very
Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers who stock iPads in the UK, and also offer other services, try the following:
- KRCS often is the first to discount new products
- iStore
- Select
- Western Computer
iPad Air education discounts
Apple offers students and staff in higher education discounts on the iPad Air in its Education Store. Apple isn’t the only retailer that offers student discounts, however. In the U.K., KRCS offers up to 10 percent off for qualifying students.
University students and teachers can also save on the iPad Air with Apple’s Education pricing.
See our full guide on to how to get an education discount.
Or head directly to Apple UK or Apple US to get the educational discount.
iPad Air carrier deals
If you’re after the cellular model and want to buy it on contract, here’s where to look:
U.S. carrier deals
- Verizon: Save $100 with an Unlimited plan and up to $200 when you buy with an iPhone.
U.K. carrier deals
- O2: Get up to 6 months of Disney Plus (or another streaming service); plans start at £28.56 per month, £20 upfront for 1GB data
- Vodafone: Starting from £27 per month, £30 upfront for 1GB data (but check the details carefully; that’s a 48-month tablet contract and prices will go up)
- EE: Get 5GB data for £45 per month, with nothing to pay upfront
- Sky: Get 3GB of data for £28 per month and £12 upfront
iPad Air refurbished deals
The deals you will see above are generally from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself; the company rarely reduces prices. Apple does, however, sell reconditioned iPads in its refurbished store. So you can grab a bargain that way.
The iPads 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.
The U.S. refurbished store has a selection that includes:
- Standard iPad (8th and 9th generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 3rd generation)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th and 5th generation)
- iPad mini (5th and 6th generation)
Compared to the original price, you can save as much as $320 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
In the U.K. you’ll find a similar selection of iPads available from Apple’s refurbished store. You’ll find the following:
- Standard iPad (9th generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 3rd generation)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th generation)
- iPad mini (5th and 6th generation)
There are savings of £480 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, compared to the original price.
There is a large refurbished market for the iPad Air. We’d recommend taking a look at these refurbished resellers for iPad Air offers:
- Amazon
- AWD
- Big Phone Store
- eBay
- Envirofone
- Affordable Mac
- Tech Trade
- 4Gadgets
- Handtec
- Laptops Direct
- Music Magpie
- Preloved
- Smartfone Store
See our full guide to buying a refurbished iPad.
If you’re interested in one of the other iPads, or just want the best deal, we’re also tracking the best iPad deals if you want to see other top offers. Also, check out our best Apple deals.
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.