Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	SANDISK CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0001000180
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-29
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	240,389,588
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes