What are the best days to travel around Thanksgiving (US)?

I'm a Canadian currently in Toronto, and I'm considering going to California (either San Fransisco or LA) or perhaps Las Vegas. Is there a particular travel plan which would reduce any travel issues such as days in the weekend that are better or worse for flying? Are large cities in California going to have hotel availability booking this late (mid November)? There would be two people traveling (myself and my wife) and we will be flying.
I know that Thanksgiving is a massive holiday in the US, with the tales of Black Friday shopping and lines-ups at airports. I've been to the US plenty of times and generally know what traveling to the US from Canada is like.
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What are the best days to travel during Thanksgiving?
What is the best day to fly for Thanksgiving travel? The best days to fly for Thanksgiving are the Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday before Turkey Day.What are the busiest travel days around Thanksgiving 2020?
The high traffic days are unsurprisingly the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after the holiday. According to INRIX data, the busiest traffic will hit on Wednesday starting at noon through 8 p.m., so it's best to hit the road early or wait until after 9 p.m. to get going.Cooking up Thanksgiving travel destinations
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