iPad Air 6 Pre-Order Date & Time: What You Need to Know

Apple’s readying a new iPad Air and the device will land on shelves soon. With the release getting close, we want to take a look at what you can expect from the iPad Air 6 pre-order date and time.

For months, we’ve heard that Apple’s cooking up new iPads for release in 2024. We’ve heard a lot about new, high-performance iPad Pros and we’ve also heard quite a bit about a new iPad Air.

In a bit of a surprise, Apple will host a special launch event for these devices on May 7th. The event, dubbed “Let Loose,” will be live streamed.

With the iPad Air 6 set to go on sale in the near future, we want to take a look at everything prospective buyers need to know about pre-orders.

iPad Air 6 Pre-Order Date

The iPad Air 6 will launch on May 7th at Apple’s special event.

iPad Air 6 pre-orders could start immediately after Apple’s announcement or they could begin a few days later, possibly on Friday.

The company is expected to release multiple versions of the iPad Air 6 and we expect them all to share the same pre-order date and release date.

iPad Air 6 Pre-Order Time

Apple has a tendency to put new devices up for pre-order in and around 5AM Pacific. We may see the same for the iPad Air 6’s pre-order time.

The company’s used this timing numerous times in the past, most recently when it announced and started selling the new M3-powered MacBook Air.

However, if Apple fires up pre-orders on May 7th, they will begin later than that because the event starts at 7AM Pacific/10AM Eastern.

We probably won’t see an immediate sell out, but if you want to put in an order ASAP, and you live on the west coast, you may need to get up early.

Where to Buy the iPad Air 6

Once the iPad Air 6 goes on sale, you should be able to buy it through all of the usual channels.

We expect the device to go on sale at Apple, the company’s carrier partners, and retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.

The Apple Store app is usually the most efficient way to pre-order a new Apple device. The app is free and it lets you buy a new iPad the same way you would through Apple’s website.

iPad Air 6 Price & Trade-Ins

We haven’t heard a whole lot about the iPad Air 6’s price. While the new iPad Pro’s could see a price jump, we may see the iPad Air 6 occupy the same price point as the iPad Air 5. The current model starts at $599.

It’s not as expensive as the iPad Pro, but it’s not exactly cheap. Fortunately, there will be ways to save on an order right from the outset.

Apple, carriers, and retailers should provide trade-in deals that can knock a substantial portion off the cost of the tablet.

While we wait, we recommend taking a look at Apple’s website to view the current trade-in values on its website. You should shop around at other sites as well.