Shares Used In Computing Diluted Net Income Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Shares Used In Computing Diluted Net Income Per Share [Abstract]

Shares used in computing diluted net income per share

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	September 30, 2011		October 1, 2010		September 30, 2011		October 1, 2010
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in calculating basic net income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		42,142		40,640		41,972		40,304
Options to purchase common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		1,311		1,625		1,375		1,624
Restricted stock units to acquire common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		348		385		377		411
Potentially issuable shares in connection with certain terms of the amended ViaSat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan		83		59		114		99
Employee Stock Purchase Plan equivalents		10		8		22		28
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		43,894		42,717		43,860		42,466