{"id":106210,"date":"2024-07-01T12:03:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T12:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lascrucestoday.com\/newstalklc\/fourth-of-july-travel-forecast-how-to-avoid-traffic-and-what-to-know-before-flying\/"},"modified":"2024-07-01T12:03:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T12:03:32","slug":"fourth-of-july-travel-forecast-how-to-avoid-traffic-and-what-to-know-before-flying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lascrucestoday.com\/newstalklc\/fourth-of-july-travel-forecast-how-to-avoid-traffic-and-what-to-know-before-flying\/","title":{"rendered":"Fourth of July travel forecast: How to avoid traffic and what to know before flying"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(NEW YORK) — Record-high travel numbers are possible this Fourth of July holiday.<\/p>\n

Here’s what to know before you head to the airport or hit the highway:<\/p>\n

Air travel<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to Expedia, Saturday, June 29, will be the busiest day in the airports before the Fourth of July.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 3, is the busiest day to leave for vacation and Sunday, July 7, and Monday, July 8, are the busiest days to fly home, according to Hopper.<\/p>\n

United Airlines said it expects to fly a record 5 million passengers from Friday, June 28, to Monday, July 8. United predicts June 29 and July 7 will be its busiest days.<\/p>\n

American Airlines anticipates its busiest Fourth of July ever, with more than 7.2 million customers across 70,000 flights — up 8% from last year.<\/p>\n

Delta Air Lines said it’s forecasting 5.8 million customers between June 28 and July 7 — up 6% from last year.<\/p>\n

AAA said domestic airfare is 2% cheaper this year compared to last year, with the average price of a domestic round-trip ticket at $800.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking to book a last-minute getaway, Hopper recommends leaving on Thursday, July 4, and returning on Tuesday, July 9.<\/p>\n

The most-searched U.S. destinations are New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, Miami and Orlando, Florida, according to Hopper.<\/p>\n

The busiest U.S. airports are expected to be Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Denver International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport, according to Hopper.<\/p>\n

Road travel<\/strong><\/p>\n

A record 60.6 million people are expected to hit the road for the Fourth of July — up 2.8 million travelers compared to last year, according to AAA.<\/p>\n

The worst traffic is expected on July 3 and July 7, according to transportation analytics company INRIX. But if you still need to drive on those days, the best time on July 3 is before noon and the best time on July 7 is before 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

Monday, July 1, is the best day to be on the roads, according to INRIX.<\/p>\n

The highest demand for rental cars is in Dallas, Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and San Francisco, AAA said, citing its rental partner, Hertz. The busiest days to get a rental car will be June 28, June 29 and July 3.<\/p>\n

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