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

3 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Shares Used in Computing Diluted Net Income Per Share

	Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2016		June 30, 2015
	(in thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in calculating basic net income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		49,133		47,918
Options to purchase common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		289		346
Restricted stock units to acquire common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		564		402
Potentially issuable shares in connection with certain terms of the ViaSat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan		184		174
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		50,170		48,840