Originally Posted by
satprof
Didn't the OP want to depart "next month"? The direct DFW<>ANC flights don't commence until May 1st, IIRC.
You are correct. I didn't think a DONE4 with (now) three weeks notice is realistic. The OP will be on tons of waitlists for that.
If the OP is flying before May 1st I would chose something like DFW/ORD to SJU as an alternative. More than 2000 miles but unfortunately only in business.
I would still go via HNL for the extra status credits. And it is a nice day to spend there.