Originally Posted by
Confus
I would seriously consider connecting in SEA instead, pre-covid there were some fantastically quick connections there. Or PDX, when/if that returns to the schedule. Immigration will be a breeze there.
SEA gives you a longer narrowbody flight in worse AS cabins. DFW is the better connecting option as you have the second 1230PM HNL flight that still gets into HNL in the early evening should things go south. And DFW is a nicer airport with better OW lounges. AA has their best product on their Hawaii flights. Unless there's a significant cost savings then DFW is the way to go.