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Nearly 6 Million Americans Travel for July 4th

7/4/2025

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This July 4th, nearly 6 million Americans are set to take to the skies, marking a 1.6% rise from last year. Raleigh-Durham Airport alone will see 600 flights. Meanwhile, over 700,000 Oklahomans will hit the road. AAA urges travelers to arrive early at airports and prioritize road safety, as roundtrip flights average $810, a 4% increase from 2022.

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This July 4th, nearly 6 million Americans are set to take to the skies, marking a 1.6% rise from last year. Raleigh-Durham Airport alone will see 600 flights. Meanwhile, over 700,000 Oklahomans will hit the road. AAA urges travelers to arrive early at airports and prioritize road safety, as roundtrip flights average $810, a 4% increase from 2022.