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

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Shares Used In Computing Diluted Net Income Per Share

	Fiscal Years Ended
	March 31, 2017		March 31, 2016		April 3, 2015
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in calculating basic net income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		52,318		48,464		47,139
Options to purchase common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		246		281		475
Restricted stock units to acquire common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		658		533		515
Potentially issuable shares in connection with certain terms of the ViaSat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan		174		167		156
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		53,396		49,445		48,285