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Nov 23, 2025

Question of the Day: [Thanksgiving] What is the average price of a round-trip domestic flight for Thanksgiving travel?

Is your Turkey Day ticket about to take a bite out of your budget?

 Answer: $700

Questions:

  • If you had to travel during a peak holiday week, what strategies could help you keep costs manageable?
  • Should airlines be allowed to charge significantly more during holiday weeks, or should pricing be regulated? Why or why not?
  • How should someone weigh the financial cost of holiday travel against the value of being with family?

 

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Behind the numbers (AAA):

"AAA projects 6 million travelers will fly domestically — a 2% increase over 2024. The average price for a roundtrip Thanksgiving flight is about $700, similar to last year."

 

 
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Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.

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