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

12 Months Ended

Apr. 03, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

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

	Fiscal Years Ended
	April 3, 2015		April 4, 2014		March 29, 2013
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in calculating basic net income (loss) per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		47,139		45,744		43,931
Options to purchase common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		475		—		—
Restricted stock units to acquire common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		515		—		—
Potentially issuable shares in connection with certain terms of the ViaSat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan equivalents		156		—		—
Shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		48,285		45,744		43,931