Shares Used in Computing Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 04, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Shares Used in Computing Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share

	Fiscal Years Ended
	April 4, 2014		March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in calculating basic net (loss) income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		45,744		43,931		42,325
Options to purchase common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		—		—		1,352
Restricted stock units to acquire common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		—		—		435
Potentially issuable shares in connection with certain terms of the ViaSat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan equivalents		—		—		114
Shares used in computing diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		45,744		43,931		44,226