Honestly, I have no idea how good the fares are or how they compare to other times of the year. DW works for the school district, so our timeline is pretty strict for availability. Throw in the fact that DVC availability at Aulani is really tough in June because it's not our home resort, so July it is!
We're flying from Dallas to Honolulu and thought about other airlines, but we have so many SW points and a companion pass that it doesn't make sense. SW doesn't offer a non-stop option, so we have to fly to San Jose and change planes on the way there. That 11.5 hour trip will be rough, but free is free.
Coming back, we couldn't get a direct flight to Dallas, so we are flying to San Diego and staying 3 nights there before we head back home. None of us have ever been to Hawaii, so we are super excited. My brother-in-law and his family are meeting us there from
UT, and it is their first trip to Hawaii too. Been reading trip reports like crazy to get some ideas about dining and stuff to see.