Route notes
Why this routing works
This is a compact three-stop Pacific itinerary built as an out-and-back from Denver, with two island stays and no backtracking beyond the final return. The sequencing keeps the route simple: Denver to Noumea, onward to Kiritimati (Christmas Island), then back to Denver. With 10 nights in Noumea and 7 nights in Kiritimati (Christmas Island), the ground time is concentrated into two longer stops rather than multiple short layovers.
In ticketing terms, this works well as a single multi-stop economy ticket for travelers who want a fixed three-week framework. The stop pattern is straightforward, which helps keep the routing legible and the trip length predictable. January departure timing places the itinerary in the Jan-Mar season window, making it a clear fit for travelers planning a defined early-year Pacific trip.
The route sits as a higher-complexity island itinerary rather than a simple nonstop return. The main planning value here is the order of stops and the balance of nights: enough time in each stop to justify the long-haul positioning from Denver, without extending the trip beyond three weeks.