The cheapest MacBook Air deals in March 2024

Three MacBook Air models on a purple background
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We've tested every model and – no matter which one you buy – we think the MacBook Air is one of the best laptops you can buy today. But there's no need to pay full price for one of these premium machines when MacBook Air deals are available all the time and during major deals events.

We've got all of today's best offers right here: whether you want the 15-inch model or the 13-inch version with the latest M3 chip or the previous generation M2 chip. There are some record-low prices available right now that we think you should take advantage of while you can - especially now the MacBook Air M3 has launched.

If you're interested in the latest devices, check out our MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) review and MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) review for our thoughts. Safe to say, we think these new laptops are up there with the best MacBooks you can buy for their unbeatable power and performance.

If you want to take a look at the latest offers on other Apple laptops, these are covered and compared in our regular roundup of the best MacBook deals and MacBook Pro deals.

There's also our guide to the best laptop deals and the latest Chromebook deals for those with less to spend and who prefer a Windows or Chrome OS device.

Today's best MacBook Air deals

MacBook Air M3: $399 with trade-in at Best Buy

MacBook Air M3: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?id=pcmcat1709556245942&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple%2Fmacbook-air-m3%2Fpcmcat1709556245942.c%3Fid%3Dpcmcat1709556245942&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">from $399 with trade-in at Best Buy
Best Buy is running an enhanced trade-in program alongside the launch of the MacBook Air M3 that can save you up to $1,200 on the new devices. On top of that, My Best Buy Plus and Total members save an extra $50 on both versions and all specifications. If you're a subscriber – and have an old MacBook to trade in – this is easily the best place to buy today. Be sure to check out the latest <a href="https://www.techradar.com/coupons/best-buy" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">Best Buy discount codes before hitting that buy button for more ways to save at the retailer.

MacBook Air M2 (2022): $1,099$899 at Best Buy

MacBook Air M2 (2022): <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6509650&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmacbook-air-13-6-laptop-apple-m2-chip-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-midnight%2F6509650.p%3FskuId%3D6509650&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">was $1,099 now $899 at Best Buy
Best Buy has the last generation MacBook Air M2 back down to a historic low price. We concluded that this is one of the best laptops you can buy in our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/apple-macbook-air-m2-2022" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">MacBook Air M2 review, thanks to the stylish design, clear display, impressive performance, and long battery life. For those needing a premium powerhouse for creative apps such as photo editing, video editing and more intense workloads, this is worth the extra investment. The M1 is still up to those jobs too, so you'll still be fine with the cheaper option if your budget is smaller and you can still find it in stock.

MacBook Air 15-inch (M2): $1,299$999 at Best Buy

MacBook Air 15-inch (M2): <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6534606&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-macbook-air-15-laptop-m2-chip-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-latest-model-midnight%2F6534606.p%3FskuId%3D6534606&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">was $1,299 now $999 at Best Buy
It may essentially be just a larger version of the MacBook Air 13-inch, but if that's what you want then that's what you get - and it's now reduced to its lowest-ever price at Best Buy. Our <a href="https://www.techradar.com/reviews/apple-macbook-air-15-inch-2023-review" data-link-merchant="techradar.com"" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"">MacBook Air 15-inch review praised the display, performance, design and speaker array, although we did think the jump in size hurt one of the MacBook Air's key selling points - its portability. Nevertheless, this is still an impressive laptop and it's now available for a record-low price following this $300 discount.

MacBook Air deals

MacBook Air 15-inch

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MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

Bigger doesn't always mean better

CPU: Apple M2 | Graphics: 8 or 10-core GPU | Screen: 15.3-inch, 2,880 x 1,864 Liquid Retina display (backlit LED, IPS, 500 nits brightness, wide color P3 gamut) | Memory: 8 to 24GB | Storage: 256GB to 2TB | Dimensions: 13.40 x 9.35 x 0.45 inches (34.04 x 23.76 x 1.15cm; W x D x H)

Large screen
Slim design
Reasonable price
No performance upgrades

Given it only launched very recently, there have been very few deals on the new MacBook Air 15-inch. All we've seen so far are small discounts of around $50 / £50 off the recommended price, so nothing to get truly excited about.

Equally, as we said in our MacBook Air 15-inch review, it's not a must-buy laptop, either. Sure, it has a larger display, but apart from that it's completely identical to the 13-inch version with similar levels of performance thanks to the inclusion of the M2 chip.

MacBook Air M2

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MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022)

An impressive but expensive new model

CPU: Apple M2 | Graphics: 8 or 10-core GPU | Screen: 13.6-inch, 2,560 x 1,664 Liquid Retina display (backlit LED, IPS, 500 nits brightness, wide color P3 gamut) | Memory: 8 to 24GB | Storage: 256GB to 2TB | Dimensions: 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches (30.41 x 21.5 x 1.13cm; W x D x H)

Excellent performance
Long battery life
Stylish new design
Poor value for money

Even though the MacBook Air M2 is still relatively new, we've seen it regularly discounted from the recommended price of $1,199 / £1,249. There have been price cuts of around $200 / £200 whenever it has been on sale, so this is what to look out for when buying. Perhaps we'll see some bigger reductions during this year's Black Friday.

Fancy buying it now? You can find today's best prices above. You will certainly find a better deal on the older M1 version, though, and our MacBook Air M2 (2022) review suggests this might be the wiser move anyway. You won't compromise too much on performance, even with the upgraded M2 chip inside, as it's still capable of handling all your day-to-day computing tasks and more with ease.

MacBook Air M1 (2020)

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MacBook Air 13-inch (M1, 2020)

Apple's cheapest premium laptop is excellent value-for-money

CPU: Apple M1 8-core CPU | Graphics: 7-core GPU | Screen: 13.3-inch 2,560 x 1,600 Retina True Tone display (backlit LED, IPS) | Storage: 256GB to 2TB | Dimensions: 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.63 inches (30.41 x 21.24 x 1.61cm; W x D x H)

Powerful new processor
Bigger storage options
Less fan performance than Pro
No design changes

The MacBook Air M1 is your best bet if you need a powerful laptop in a well-designed and lightweight form factor. The recommended price of $999 / £999 is definitely high compared to many other laptops, but you do get a lot for the money. TechRadar's computing experts still say is one of the best laptops you can buy today, as you can see in our MacBook Air M1 (2020) review.

If that high price does put you off, the good news is we've seen more discounts than ever before over recent months. It's been possible to pick up this model for $799 in the US or £849 in the UK multiple times over the last few months. And when it's not down to this record low, there's usually at least $100 / £100. And these discounts could be even higher in the months ahead now the latest MacBook Air M2 has been out a while.

Given all the older MacBook Air models are discontinued – and going refurbished or second-hand might not be the preferred option for some – this is the device to go for today if you don't want to pay the premium for the M2 version. It's carried by the power of the M1 chip, which still gives the latest hardware a run for its money in terms of performance and the battery life is mightily impressive.

What about any pre-2020 MacBook Air deals?

Honestly, there's very little available when it comes to any deals on MacBook Air models pre-2020. We used to see a few cheap MacBook Air laptops from 2019, but these have disappeared from sale over recent months as Apple ceased production and discontinued the device.

Now, your only option for an older MacBook Air is to buy one refurbished or second-hand. There are sometimes some good prices here, but for the most part, we'd recommend paying extra to get the latest device as it has the best technology including the powerful M1 chip.

Where to find the best MacBook Air deals

Keep your eyes peeled on the retailers below as they usually have some deals on the MacBook Air at various times throughout the year. Expect similar prices for the MacBook Air from these retailers, as when one leads with a major discount the others tend to follow.

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How to find the best MacBook Air deals

The best MacBook Air deals are usually seen around new product launches and holiday sales. Retailers are keen to clear out older stock when a new product comes around, so you can usually save some cash after a major MacBook announcement or release. 

If you can't hold on until the next one rolls around, though, it's best to shop from Black Friday and all the way through to the end of December in order to find the best MacBook Air sales. That said, similar price cuts do often return every so often, so keep your eyes right here to stay up to day with the latest offers.

James Pickard
Senior Deals Editor

James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his own personal use, he decided to make it his job to share those bargains with you. James also has over five years of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.