Shareholder Fees	Oct. 31, 2024
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[1]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2070 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[2]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[3]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2060 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[4]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2055 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[5]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2050 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[6]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2045 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[7]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2040 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[8]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[9]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[10]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2025 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[11]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[12]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2015 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class A
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	5.75%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%	[13]
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class C
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	1.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class T
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	2.50%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class F-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-1
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-3
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-4
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-6
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-2E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%
American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | American Funds 2010 Target Date Retirement Fund | Class R-5E
Prospectus [Line Items]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage of Offering Price)	0.00%
Maximum Sales Charge on Reinvested Dividends and Distributions (as a percentage)	0.00%
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of Amount Redeemed)	0.00%

[1] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.

[2] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.

[3] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.

[4] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.

[5] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.

[6] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.

[7] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.

[8] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.

[9] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.

[10] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.

[11] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.

[12] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.

[13] A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% applies on certain redemptions made within 18 months following purchases of $1 million or more made without an initial sales charge. Contingent deferred sales charge is calculated based on the lesser of the offering price and market value of shares being sold.