Online travel agency Travelocity’s Thanksgiving data shows that the average round-trip domestic airfare this Thanksgiving is $375, inclusive of tax, up six percent from last year.

As Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday travel season rush is just weeks away, Travelocity is calling $375 the `price to beat’. The company says this figure should be used as a gauge while shopping for airfare. It’s also helpful to know the going price for flights out of a particular origination city where travellers may be able to find a cheaper flight.

According to the company, average domestic airfare out of the top 25 domestic origination cities is as follows:

In its list pertaining to tips for saving on holiday travel, the company recommends usage of flexible date search option (one to three days of your ideal departure and return date). A Travelocity airfare analysis shows average domestic airfare over Thanksgiving swings over $200 depending on which days you fly.

Other tips include flying on the holiday itself and avoiding the peak travel dates. Travelocity highlighted that airlines impose surcharges on peak travel days around the holidays. Days to avoid this year are: Nov. 27 and 28, Dec. 22, 23 and 26 and Jan. 2. Surcharges range from $20 - $40 each way.

One can also consider booking a vacation package. One Travelocity study showed savings of up to $525.

The site also recommends searching alternate airports in the planning process.