A record 82 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, an increase of 1.6 million from 2024, according to AAA’s 2025 holiday forecast .

Despite concerns over air traffic controller shortages , AAA expects six million Americans to fly domestically between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, with millions more opting to drive. Travelers going at least 50 miles from home often choose warmer domestic destinations like Florida, or international spots such as Europe, the Caribbean and Australia, AAA reports.

AAA says that Thanksgiving is the busiest travel holiday. Here's what to know about the data and how to avoid the worst traffic on the road.

AAA forecasts at least 73 million traveling by car for Thanksgiving 2025

Nearly 90% of Thanksgiving travelers — about 73 million people — are e

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