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

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

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

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	December 31, 2020		December 31, 2019		December 31, 2020		December 31, 2019
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in    calculating basic net income (loss)    per share attributable to Viasat, Inc.    common stockholders		67,995		61,813		65,704		61,405
Options to purchase common stock as    determined by application of the    treasury stock method		—		90		—		—
Restricted stock units to acquire    common stock as determined by    application of the treasury stock    method		108		773		—		—
Potentially issuable shares in    connection with certain terms    of the ViaSat 401(k) Profit    Sharing Plan and Employee Stock    Purchase Plan		565		240		—		—
Shares used in computing diluted net    income (loss) per share attributable    to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders		68,668		62,916		65,704		61,405