THANKSGIVING 2022
We’re two months away from
Thanksgiving, and AAA says now is
the time when most people buy their
Thanksgiving flights. But if you’re
willing to wait a few more weeks, you
could end up scoring cheaper prices!
Keep in mind, inventory may be
limited, and your preferred times or
nonstop flights may be sold out.
According to recent AAA booking
data, most travelers book one or two
months before Thanksgiving and still
get an average ticket price. However,
those who book closer to the holiday
- less than a month before – get the
best deals. The exception is waiting
until Thanksgiving week itself to buy,
when the average ticket price creeps
back up.
When looking at which days to travel,
Tuesday appears to be overtaking
Wednesday as the busiest, while
Sunday is the most expensive. Monday
flights tend to be cheaper, but if you
want to save the most money – and
avoid the travel rush – book a flight for
Thanksgiving Day itself.
WHERE THEY’RE GOING FOR THANKSGIVING
TOP DOMESTIC DESTINATIONS
WHEN THEY BOOKED TICKETS –
HOW MUCH THEY PAID (average*)
28-60 days
$543
most expensive
21-27 days
$501
7-14 days
$474
cheapest
0-6 days
$525
WHICH DAYS THEY’RE TRAVELING –
HOW MUCH THEY PAID (average*)
1. Orlando, FL
2. New York, NY
3. Anaheim, CA
4. Fort Lauderdale, FL
5. Atlanta, GA
6. Phoenix, AZ
7. Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
8. Las Vegas, NV
9. Charlotte, NC
10. Maui, HI
Thanksgiving Week
Sunday
20
$643
Monday
21
$523
Tuesday
22
$577
Wednesday
23
$565
Thursday
24
$475
most expensive busiest
cheapest
Thanksgiving Day
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** To compile these averages, AAA used travel booking data from 2019, 2021, and 2022 to date.
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