Since its release in September, the new iPhone Air has been turning heads. Weighing in at just 5.8 ounces and only 5.6 millimeters thick, it's Apple's lightest and thinnest phone yet. However, the slim frame doesn't compromise on power or durability. CNET's phone expert Abrar Al-Heeti found a lot to love about this new ultra-thin iPhone, but one thing she didn't particularly appreciate was the hefty $999 starting price.
The good news is that grabbing one today doesn't have to be a heavy lift on your wallet. You could potentially score the phone for free through AT&T with the right offer, or you could opt for stackable savings at Best Buy if you'd rather avoid being tied to a carrier contract. To make things easier, we've rounded up the best iPhone Air deals available right now. And once you snag one, a good iPhone case is worth adding to your cart.
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We've gathered information on where you can order the iPhone Air below. We'll continue to expand this list as more retailers drop new deals.
Best iPhone Air deals
If you have an older device to trade in, you can get between $35 and $683 in credit toward your new iPhone Air. You'll also get 3% cash back if you purchase with an Apple Card.* Apple also partners with carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Boost Mobile, which offer an enhanced trade-in credit of up to $1,100 if you're looking for a service plan.
Sign up for a new line on a Verizon Unlimited Welcome, Plus or Ultimate plan to save up to $820 off your new iPhone Air. Your savings will be applied via 36 monthly bill credits. If you have an older device to trade in, you can get up to $830 off your purchase.
For a limited time, you can score an iPhone Air for free when you open a new line on an eligible unlimited plan. This offer is online only. AT&T also offers an $800 reward if you break your current phone contract and switch to AT&T. The discounts will be applied as bill credits over 36 months.
Best Buy is offering a modest $50 off the unlocked iPhone Air. You can get an additional $100 off if you choose to activate your phone with AT&T or Verizon. These savings can also be stacked if you have an older device to trade in. You'll also get two free months of Apple TV Plus and three free months of Apple Music, Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness Plus with the purchase, as long as you're a new or returning subscriber.
Those on the Boost Mobile $65 a month Infinite Access for iPhone plan will automatically save $830 on the iPhone Air. While the 256GB and 512GB versions are currently out of stock, you can grab the 1TB configuration for $16 a month.
Visible offers no special deals at the moment but it does have its own trade-in program where you can earn some credit toward the iPhone Air in exchange for your old phone. The amount you save will depend on which phone you trade in as well as its condition.
T-Mobile usually has quite a few deals that can cut a huge chunk off the price. You can currently get up to $830 off with a qualifying trade-in on the Experience More or Go5G Plus plans. Alternatively, you can get up to $730 off with a new line and a qualifying trade on most plans. Don't want a new line? You can get up to $300 off with a qualifying trade on most plans.
When did the iPhone Air launch?
The iPhone Air was announced on Sept. 9, 2025. Preorders began Sept. 12 and it was released Sept. 19.
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How much does the iPhone Air cost?
Prices differ depending on storage, but the iPhone Air starts at $999 (£999, AU$1,799).
What colors does the iPhone Air come in?
The iPhone Air comes in four space black, cloud white, light gold and sky blue.
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What are the highlights to know about the iPhone Air?
This phone is 5.6 mm thick and weighs just 165 grams. It also has a 6.5-inch OLED ProMotion display with a refresh rate adjusting from 120Hz, a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits and a scratch-resistant Ceramic Shield 2 coating. The iPhone Air comes with an A19 Pro chip, Apple's C1 5G modem, a titanium frame and a single 48-megapixel main camera. It's available with 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB of storage. You can read more about this phone from CNET reviewer Abrar Al-Heeti or check out our specs comparison of the entire new lineup.
Shopping for a previous iPhone model? Our roundup of the best iPhone deals includes sales on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16E, iPhone 15 and more.
*All information about the Apple Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
