Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 03, 2014	Apr. 04, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 41,929	$ 58,347
Accounts receivable, net	279,732	271,891
Inventories	126,817	119,601
Deferred income taxes	38,271	37,712
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	38,993	44,070
Total current assets	525,742	531,621
Other acquired intangible assets, net	51,270	35,397
Goodwill	117,617	83,627
Other assets	255,157	256,968
Total assets	2,014,764	1,960,115
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	74,436	98,852
Accrued liabilities	170,830	175,974
Total current liabilities	245,266	274,826
Senior notes, net	583,268	583,861
Other long-term debt	140,843	105,900
Other liabilities	43,586	48,893
Total liabilities	1,012,963	1,013,480
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
ViaSat, Inc. stockholders' equity
Common stock	5	5
Paid-in capital	765,664	776,452
Retained earnings	229,603	211,600
Common stock held in treasury	(415)	(49,358)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,653	2,313
Total ViaSat, Inc. stockholders' equity	996,510	941,012
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary	5,291	5,623
Total equity	1,001,801	946,635
Total liabilities and equity	2,014,764	1,960,115
Property Plant and Equipment - Satellites [Member]
Current assets:
Property and equipment, net	654,181	630,836
Property Plant and Equipment - Excluding Satellites [Member]
Current assets:
Property and equipment, net	$ 410,797	$ 421,666