Originally Posted by
sthubbar
Isn't the maximum stopover time 24 hours? Longer than this, isn't it considered two one way tickets? This trip's stopover time is 30 days between first arrival and final departure from SFO.
Under 24 hours, it's generally just a long connection. As I recall, UA/CO allow one stopover of up to one year on international tickets. The CO language is kind of vague:
STOPOVER: A stopover is permitted on roundtrip reward travel only. One stopover is permitted, unless otherwise noted. Additional mileage may be required for SaverPass rewards within the Mainland U.S., Alaska and Canada.
I think the correct reading is that you are always allowed one stopover, but if the itinerary is US49/Canada only, there may be an extra charge. United is clearer:
Include one stopover when traveling round trip between regions on roundtrip or open-jaw itineraries; for example, between the continental U.S. and Hawaii, or between the U.S. and the Caribbean, Asia, Australia, Central America, South America, Middle East or Europe). You can have five stopovers if flying on a Round-The-World Award.
But you're right; given the mileage you have, you probably can't put together miles fast enough to make this happen.
If you end up going to LA, you could consider taking Amtrak to MCI. It's a two day trip on the Southwest Chief - with a sleeper car it could be a nice adventure. Might be a bit cheaper.