iPhone Air Back Glass Replacement Cost in the United States
Back glass replacement for the iPhone Air costs $159 in the United States out of warranty, or $29 with AppleCare+ — a saving of $130. This is Apple US's published repair estimate, effective 26 July 2026, in USD and excluding taxes.
- Out of warranty
- $159
- With AppleCare+
- $29
- You save
- $130 (82%)
Apple US estimate for the iPhone Air (TAG_1760017610488), effective . Excludes applicable taxes.
What Apple's back glass replacement estimate covers
Included
- A cracked or shattered rear glass panel
- Rear glass damage that has not reached the camera housing
- A genuine Apple rear enclosure fitted by an Apple-authorised technician
Not included
- The front screen — that is priced separately
- The rear camera lens cover, which falls under camera repair
- Applicable taxes, which are added on top of the figure shown
Back glass is one of the sharpest price jumps between out-of-warranty and AppleCare+ cover, because out of warranty Apple replaces the whole rear enclosure. If the front screen is cracked too, the combined screen and back glass estimate is the cheaper route.
Back Glass Replacement cost across similar iPhones
Every model compared here is priced identically for back glass replacement at $159.
| Model | Out of warranty | With AppleCare+ |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone Air this page | $159 | $29 |
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | $159 | $29 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | $159 | $29 |
| iPhone 17 | $159 | $29 |
| iPhone 17e | $159 | $29 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | $159 | $29 |
Source: Apple US repair pricing, effective . See every model on the full back glass replacement price list.
How to verify this price on Apple's website
- Open Apple US’s repair page
Go to Apple US's iPhone repair page. - Choose your device type
Select "iPhone Air" from the Device Type dropdown. - Choose your exact model
Select "iPhone Air" from the Model dropdown. - Read the back glass replacement estimate
Find the back glass replacement row in the pricing panel. It should read $159 before tax.
iPhone Air back glass replacement — frequently asked questions
How much does iPhone Air back glass replacement cost in the United States?
Apple US's out-of-warranty estimate for iPhone Air back glass replacement is $159, excluding taxes. With AppleCare+ the same repair costs $29. The figure is effective 26 July 2026 and is confirmed by the service provider after inspecting the device.
Is iPhone Air back glass replacement cheaper with AppleCare+?
Yes. AppleCare+ brings iPhone Air back glass replacement down from $159 to $29, a saving of $130 (82%). AppleCare+ covers two accidental-damage incidents a year and must be bought within 60 days of the device purchase.
Is iPhone Air back glass replacement more expensive than on other iPhones?
Every model compared here is priced identically for back glass replacement at $159. Apple prices this repair per model, so the estimate for a neighbouring model does not apply to the iPhone Air.
Does the $159 estimate include tax?
No. Apple US publishes back glass replacement as a pre-tax repair-service estimate. Applicable taxes are added on top, and further damage found during inspection can move the repair to a higher tier.