We would go in J like
HKG-SFO-MIA-JFK-LAS-LAX-BNE-HKG
Would entering US via LAX.
Would use the BNE/HKG following year.
Have stacks of QFF points to get to HKG to commence CP trip.
So stops would be SFO/MIA/JFK/LAS (4 so get 2 for free and pay $150 each for other 2.