Apple’s latest iPhones have been generating quite a lot of buzz since they were first announced last week. And the most exciting pick of the bunch is the new iPhone Air. Measuring just 5.6mm and weighing in at just 165 grams, it’s Apple’s thinnest and lightest phone ever, and it officially hits shelves tomorrow, Sept. 19.
That means that you’ve only got a few hours left to take advantage of some incredible preorder savings, which could potentially put one of these sleek new phones in your pocket for free. Considering the $999 starting price, you certainly don’t want to miss out on these savings. To help you make the most of these offers while they’re still available, we’ve rounded up all the best iPhone Air preorder deals below. And be sure to snag a compatible case for your new phone to keep it protected.
The iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max also release tomorrow as well, and we’ve found plenty of preorder deals for these models as well.
Buying a new iPhone Air? Check out the best deals on iPhone accessories like the Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3 and Ultra 3, as well as the AirPods Pro 3.
We’ve gathered information on where you can preorder the iPhone Air below. We’ll continue to expand this list as more retailers and carriers post their preorder offers.
Preorder the iPhone Air
If you’re looking for the thinnest iPhone, preorders for the new iPhone Air are now up and running. If you have an older device to trade in, you can get between $40 and $700 in trade-in credit. You’ll also get 3% cash back if you purchase with your Apple Card.* Apple also partners with carriers like 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.
Free iPhone, anyone? With T-Mobile, you could technically pocket a new iPhone Air for free via bill credits. To get this deal, you’ll need to switch your existing number over from another carrier and activate a new line on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, which saves you $1,000 total. Those who switch to the Experience More plan will get $830 off.
T-Mobile is also offering up to $800 off for military members, first responders and people aged 55 and older who are also switching carriers. Discounts will be applied as bill credits over 24 months.
AT&T is offering enhanced trade-in credit to help you put the new iPhone Air in your pocket for less. You’ll get up to $830 off with a trade-in valued at $130 or more, and even phones and devices valued at just $35 or more will still get up to $350 in credit. The discounts will be applied as bill credits over 36 months.
Visible isn’t offering any special deals at the moment, but does have its own trade-in program where you can earn some credit towards 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.
Sign up for a new line on Verizon’s Unlimited Ultimate plan and trade in an eligible device to save up to $1,000 off your iPhone Air, which scores you the basic model for free. Just note that the phone you trade in must be from Apple, Google, Motorola or Samsung. Your savings will be applied via 36 monthly bill credits.
Save up to $830 off the iPhone 17 series on Boost Mobile’s $65 per month Infinite Access for iPhone plan. That’ll drop the cost of your new iPhone Air to less than $5 per month. Or prepay for the phone up front and score an entire year of free service.
Just adding a new line on US Cellular’s Unlimited Data Basic, Everyday or Even Better 3.0 plan (which includes business plans) will save you $1,099, which scores you the basic 256GB iPhone Air for free. If you’ll also be trading in an old phone, you can save up to $1,200, which means you can also get the 512GB model for free or grab the 1TB model for around $6 per month.
You can also prepay for the entire phone upfront, which comes with a $350 discount. Plus, there’s no activation fee when purchased online. Your discount will be via bill credits over 36 months.
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When does the iPhone Air launch?
The iPhone Air was announced Sept. 9. Preorders for the new iPhone kicked off at the Apple Store and from select retailers and carriers on Sept. 12. The phones will ship on the official launch date, Sept. 19. If you’re curious about the iPhone 17, we’ve covered preorders for that series, too.
Looking to switch to an Android phone? We’ve found plenty of Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 10 deals, too.
How much does the iPhone Air cost?
Prices differ depending on the amount of storage you buy, but the iPhone Air starts from $999 ( 999, AU$1,799).
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What colors does the iPhone Air come in?
The iPhone Air comes in four colors: space black, cloud white, light gold and sky blue.
What are the highlights to know about the iPhone Air?
This phone is 5.6mm 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 also has an A19 Pro chip, Apple’s C1 5G modem, a titanium frame and a single 48-megapixel main camera. It’s available with 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage. You can read more about this phone from CNET’s own Abrar Al-Heeti or check out our spec 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.
