Thanksgiving Travel 2024 Set for Record-Breaking Numbers

AAA and TSA anticipate unprecedented travel volumes across the U.S. during the Thanksgiving holiday period.

Approximately 80 million Americans are expected to travel over 50 miles this Thanksgiving, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
Air travel is projected to reach new heights with 5.84 million domestic flights, marking an 11% increase over 2019.
AAA advises that the worst times for road travel are Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, while Thanksgiving Day offers the least congestion.
Gas prices are predicted to be the lowest since 2021, potentially dropping below $3 per gallon nationally.
Alternative travel modes, including buses, trains, and cruises, are seeing a significant rise, with cruise bookings up 20% from last year.