MacBook Air Prices by Year, 2008–2026
The MacBook Air (original, 13-inch) cost $1,799.00 in January 2008. The newest, the MacBook Air with M5, is $1,099.00 (Mar 2026), down 39%. Overall U.S. prices rose 59% over the same time, so after inflation it actually got cheaper.
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MacBook Air price history
Laptop, base model at U.S. launch. "In Aug 2026 dollars" adjusts each price for inflation with the CPI.
| Date | Product | Price | In Aug 2026 dollars |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 ↗ | MacBook Air with M5 | $1,099.00 | $1,114.87 |
| July 2022 ↗ | MacBook Air with M2 | $1,199.00 | $1,355.63 |
| November 2020 ↗ | MacBook Air with M1 | $999.00 | $1,285.96 |
| October 2010 ↗ | MacBook Air 11-inch | $999.00 | $1,530.08 |
| January 2008 ↗ | MacBook Air (original, 13-inch) | $1,799.00 | $2,854.98 |
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Source
Apple's launch announcements, as reported. Prices are laptop, base model at U.S. launch. Inflation adjustment: BLS CPI-U, all items (FRED CPIAUCNS).
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