a clean canvas and ten days in US to maximise SC's

[drron]

On the outbound HNL/AUA stretch what's the longest you can stopover at LAS & RDU?
Is it like the standard IATA definition of a stopover eg up to 24 hours even if there is an overnight stay involved or could you stay a few days?

Also Aruba has been on my wishlist for awhile, what month did you visit there & when would you recommend others travel there?

2 years ago I did take advantage of the 24 hour rule.Arrived LAX 2200 and departed next day at 2130.Never questioned.
Also been to Curacao in December and weather great(right next door to Aruba).

 

[dfcatch]

Some great ideas in this thread. Thanks everyone for the creative thought inspiration .

Thanks Drewbles for all the insights too!

Unfortunately I only have 2 days available for a run in February 11 (mrs df will get very stroppy otherwise), but will try and maximise my SC's out of SFO......

Will post my results

 

[dfcatch]

Came up with a run that would give 1020 SC's for about $2500:

1/ LAX-DFW-TPA-DFW-LAX-DFW-TPA-DFW-LAX
2/ SFO-LAX-SEA-LAX-SFO-LAX-SEA-LAX-SFO

Two upcoming trips to the US with stops in LAX and SFO respectively.

Didn't need that many credits, and had to get from LAX-YYZ and back so decided with:

LAX-DFW-TPA-MIA-LGA-YYZ and return for 800 SC's and about $2100 above what I would have had to pay for return discount whY, and only $1100 above what QF would have charged to include LAX-YYZ in the itinerary.

 

[Sprucegoose]

I have a quick trip to Washington in October and the best balance between price, directness and SCs for a KUPP/YUPP has me travelling ONT-DFW-BWI return. End cost was A$1256 all up and returns 420sc.
Considered other combinations but limited for time. The use of ONT and BWI have a significant price impact, but need to consider getting to and from those airports. Still worked out ok for me and allows a bit of sightseeing along the way.

What did you end up doing here steptoe?