Summary
An analysis of over 40,000 flights reveals how airfare prices change during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Some days are much more expensive to fly, while others are cheaper. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also ended some flight restrictions.
Key Facts
- An analysis compared flight prices over 10 busy U.S. routes.
- Average one-way fares increased by 55% during Thanksgiving.
- The cheapest days to fly for Thanksgiving are November 23 and 24.
- The most expensive days to fly around Thanksgiving are November 25-26 and November 29-30.
- During Christmas, the cheapest days are December 21 and 25.
- The most expensive days during Christmas are December 23-24 and December 26-27.
- Southwest Airlines had the most stable flight costs during holidays.
- The FAA ended flight reductions, improving travel conditions.
