Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Rush: LAX and Southern California Projections

Thanksgiving Travel Surge

• ✈️ The holiday travel rush has officially begun, with millions of Americans expected to fly for Thanksgiving.
• ⏰ Transportation officials are advising travelers to arrive at airports a full 2 hours before boarding time for domestic flights and 3 hours for international flights.

LAX Travel Volume

• 📈 Nearly 2.5 million people are expected to pass through LAX during the Thanksgiving travel period, which runs from November 20th to December 1st.
• 🗓️ The busiest day at LAX is projected to be Sunday, November 30th, with over 230,000 travelers anticipated.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Travelers with children are advised to allow even more time, potentially arriving 3 hours early due to longer check-in lines.

Southern California Road Travel

• 🚗 In Southern California, AAA projects 6.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
• 🛣️ The vast majority of these travelers will be hitting the roadways, making this a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel holiday for the seventh consecutive year.
• 🚦 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and the Sunday after Thanksgiving are typically the busiest days on the roads; leaving early in the morning is recommended to avoid gridlock.

Overall Travel Increase

• 📊 Whether traveling by air or car, expect a 3% jump in travel volume compared to the previous year.
• 🦃 The overall travel volume is set to break a record for the seventh year in a row.