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AAA Forecasts Record 81.8 Million Thanksgiving Travelers Across the U.S.

Flight schedules return to normal after the FAA lifts shutdown-era restrictions.

In an aerial view, traffic backs up on Interstate 80 on Nov. 27, 2024, in San Francisco.
An image of traffic congestion on a highway in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • Nearly 90% of travelers — about 73 million — are expected to drive, with roughly 6 to 6.1 million projected to fly, a 2% year-over-year increase.
  • INRIX and AAA identify Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons as the worst road congestion windows, with mornings advised for smoother trips and heavy return traffic on Sunday.
  • Hertz projects Wednesday as the busiest car rental pick-up day, and average domestic rental rates are about 15% lower than last Thanksgiving.
  • Gas prices are roughly unchanged from a year ago, with AAA citing a national average near $3.06 to $3.07 per gallon.
  • State snapshots show 4.65 million Floridians and about 2.61 million Michiganders expected to travel, as early forecasts flag potential central U.S. storms that could cause delays.