> At a Glance
> – Amazon and Best Buy cut $100 off 128 GB and 256 GB iPad Air M3 models
> – Apple Store offers up to $695 trade-in plus 3 % Apple Card cash back
> – Verizon dangles $140 off with new line or up to $500 with trade-in
> – Why it matters: Apple’s newest tablet rarely sees outright discounts, so every dollar saved counts
Apple’s M3 iPad Air is already winning reviewers, and now shoppers can grab it for less. Amazon, Best Buy and Verizon are leading the charge with instant savings or generous trade-in bonuses.
Where the Straight Discounts Live
Amazon currently lists the 11-inch 128 GB M3 iPad Air at $499, down from $599, in every color. The 256 GB version is also $100 off. Best Buy matches those prices and throws in its own trade-in program worth up to $350 for old Apple, Samsung or Google tablets.
- $100 off 128 GB and 256 GB models at Amazon and Best Buy
- $10 off the purple 128 GB version at B&H, plus 5 % back with Adorama Edge card
- Apple Card users earn 3 % cash back at Apple
Trade-In Steals and Carrier Perks
Apple’s official store still starts at $599, but shoppers can net up to $695 when trading in a recent iPad or iPhone. Students and educators can stack an education discount on top of that.
Verizon tops the incentive chart: activate a new line and the carrier knocks $140 off either size. Prefer to trade? Eligible devices can score up to $500 in bill credits. AT&T users can shave up to $200 with a trade-in or $100 when buying select iPhone 17-series handsets.
Key Takeaways
- Amazon offers the simplest deal: $100 off 128 GB and 256 GB models
- Apple Store remains best for high-value trade-ins-up to $695
- Verizon delivers the biggest potential total savings: $140 instant + up to $500 trade-in
- No-interest financing and education pricing add extra ways to pay less
Act quickly-Apple launch-season discounts rarely stick around for long.
