Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: San Francisco/Sydney
Programs: UA 1K/MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Something, IHG Gold, Hertz PC, Avis PC
Posts: 8,131
Keep in mind that this is a VERY long flight, especially on the way back. Whilst attempting to maximizing mileage make sense (this is flyertalk after all!), adding in too many connections or routing via an out of the way location will make it even longer.