Apple sells three MacBook Air models: a 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Air and two 13.6-inch MacBook Air models with M2 chips. Half the challenge is deciding which one to buy, the other challenge is finding somewhere with the MacBook Air in stock at the best price.
When the new M2 MacBook Air went on sale on July 8 2022 stock quickly became constrained and for a while there was a 2-3 week delay, however stock is now back to normal. The M1 MacBook Air is available in the U.S. and U.K. with no delays.
Despite this, there are retailers in the U.S. and U.K. that have the MacBook Air to sell, some even have some pretty good discounts. You may also be able to buy an older MacBook Air until stock runs out of that model.
We’ve sought out the resellers who have the MacBook Air in stock and noted which are offering deals. For information about where to get the best deals on a MacBook Air we have a separate article.
Best places to buy the MacBook Air
The M2 MacBook Air went on sale on July 8, 2022. Below you will find details of resellers that are selling the new models at the best prices – if you are in the U.K. some resellers are already offering discounts. The M2 MacBook Air starts at $1,199/£1,249 and the M1 model is $999/£999.
U.S. retailers
- Apple Store: The M1 & M2 models are in stock.
- Apple Refurbished Store: There are several M1 models available but the M2 likely won’t appear until 2023.
- Apple Education Store: Students and teachers can save on a MacBook Air, though the M2 won’t ship until late August.
- Amazon: The M1 models are mostly out of stock, but M2 models are available. Get the 256GB Space Grey for $1,099 and the 512GB Space Gray model for $1,457 ($20 off).
- B&H Photo: You can order an M2 MacBook Air for $1,099 ($100 off)
- Best Buy: M2 models are in stock.
- Walmart: M2 models are in stock, get one for $1,167.86.
- Adorama: Most models are in stock though some have a slight delay.
U.K. retailers
- Apple Store: The M1 & M2 models are in stock.
- Apple Refurbished Store: A couple of M1 models are available, it’ll be a while before the M2 are.
- Apple Education Store: Students and teachers can save some money but it won’t arrive for until late August.
- Amazon: Get the £1,549 model for £1,499.97 (£49.03 off).
- AO.com: The 256GB Starlight model is in stock.
- Argos: M2 stock varies and we rarely see deals outside of Black Friday.
- BT Shop: The M1 and some M2 configurations are in stock.
- Currys: M2 MacBook Air models are in stock and ready to ship
- Ebuyer: Several M2 models are in stock.
- John Lewis: The M2 MacBook Air is in stock.
- Laptops Direct: The £1,549 model is in stock for £1,499.97 (£49.03 off) and the 256GB model is £1,169.97.
- Very: The entry-level M2 model is in stock.
UK Apple Authorised Resellers
- KRCS: (M2 MacBook Air is down to £1,186.55 (£62.45 off)
- Insight: M1 model is in stock.
- iStore: In stock for pickup at some stores.
- Select: In stock for pickup and shipping.
- Western Computer: Out of stock, estimated 1-3 weeks.
- Jigsaw: Stock still available for most models.
Where can I buy the MacBook Air at the best price?
Below you will find details of resellers that are selling the MacBook Air with the biggest discounts.
M2 MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, MSRP $1,199/£1,249
M2 MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, MSRP $1,499/£1,549
M1 MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/7-core GPU, MSRP $999/£999
M1 MacBook Air, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, MSRP $1,249/£1,249 (Discontinued)
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 almost 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.