A record-breaking 2.6 million Floridians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during Memorial Day weekend, an increase of 95,000 travelers compared to 2024, according to data from AAA. Nationwide, AAA expects more than 45.1 million people to travel for Memorial Day weekend, 1.4 million more domestic travelers than last year. It will also be a new Memorial Day weekend record, surpassing the previous record set back in 2005 with 44 million people. Air travel is expected to pick up with AAA projecting 3.61 million passengers nationwide, a 2% year-over-year increase. Domestic flights are 2% more expensive than last year, with the average roundtrip ticket costing $850, AAA booking records show.