Thanksgiving 2024: Top 10 holiday travel destinations

RICHMOND, Va. – Americans staying in the US this Thanksgiving have their sights set on major domestic cities, while others are trading in cozy blankets and fall foliage for international palm trees and warm beaches, according to the 2024 Allianz Partners USA’s Top 10 Thanksgiving Destination Index.

Allianz Partners reviewed more than 750,000 travel itineraries around the Thanksgiving holiday to reveal the most popular domestic and international destinations for 2024.

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Roundtrip flights departing from United States airports from Saturday, Nov. 23 to Thursday, Nov. 28, and returning Friday, Nov. 29 to Tuesday, Dec. 3 were considered.

1. New York City

New York City continues to lure travelers back to its busy streets and celebratory parades as it once again claims the number one spot on the domestic destinations roster.

Photo from New York City Photos / Facebook

2. Seattle

Following in its footsteps, Seattle continues its foothold as the second most popular Thanksgiving destination for the fourth year in a row.

3. Dallas

Meanwhile, Dallas makes its debut as a top three destination (previously sixth), signaling an influx of travelers heading to the Lone Star State for Turkey Day festivities.

4. Phoenix

Not shying away from the country’s warm-weather states, Americans are also flying to Phoenix (#4), known for its year-round sun.

5. Orlando

Fan favorite Orlando (#5) continues to reign as a top choice for Americans, though slipping slightly down two spots after holding third place for two years in a row.

Notably, Miami (#10) made its first-ever debut in the top 10 list, highlighting a major uptick in travel to Florida. Other major cities filling out the top 10 include Atlanta (#6), Los Angeles (#7), Boston (#8) and Chicago (#9).

International travel

Americans traveling internationally are trading traditional turkey stuffing and pumpkin pie for warm weather and fruit cocktails as they head to their favorite beach destinations for this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations.

With a four-year streak in place, Mexico’s ever-so-popular Cancun, San Jose Del Cabo and Puerto Vallarta were once again named the top three most popular international destinations.

Meanwhile, Americans also are catching longer flights as they head across the pond to London (#4) and Paris (#6).

Moving on up the top 10 list, Nassau, Bahamas, locks in fifth place (rising two spots from last year).

Photo from Shell EASE Travel / Facebook

Falling three spots but not forgotten, Montego Bay, Jamaica, holds eighth place while Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (#7) and Oranjestad, Aruba’s (#9) crystal clear waters continue to lure travelers who need a city escape.

Rounding out the list, after being on a 5-year hiatus, Mexico City is back in the game, landing 10th on the international roster.