Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Aug. 15, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Document Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	SYSCO CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000096021
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--06-30
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 17,092,025
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		586,604,951
Document Type	10-K
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2012