Looking to travel this holiday? If so, you may have noticed that airline ticket prices are rising - and travelers aren't happy about it.

AAA is predicting big traffic delays on area roads this holiday as more people decide to get away for the Thanksgiving break with gas prices trending downward.

The national average of regular gas is $3.77 a gallon. In New York City it's $3.90 and the Island it’s $3.83. 

AAA’s Robert Sinclair says the auto club is advising drivers not to leave the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

“After 5 p.m., it's going to be extremely busy. You'll be getting holiday travelers mixing with commuters. So, the advice is don't leave Wednesday, go home and leave on Thanksgiving Day itself,” he says. 

Vivian Frosch is visiting family in North Carolina this holiday and will be flying. 

“I know all about traffic in and out of LI. It's not fun,” she says.

Travel experts say flying could be just as challenging. Demand is sky high, forcing ticket prices up as much as 30-40% higher than normal. 

Rosemary Pitka says she's flying now to avoid the rush, but her daughter has to fly at the peak time.

“She had a hard time finding a flight and it was very difficult and very, very expensive,” she says. 

Travel experts say there are still some deals out there but they're hard to find. If you have to travel, experts recommend:

Travel professionals say if you must fly during the holidays, expect to pay more and possibly see delays at the airports around the country like those experienced over the summer.