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

6 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Shares Used in Computing Diluted Net Income Per Share

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	September 30, 2015		October 3, 2014		September 30, 2015		October 3, 2014
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in calculating basic net income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		48,205		46,863		48,052		46,694
Options to purchase common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		317		528		332		563
Restricted stock units to acquire common stock as determined by application of the treasury stock method		520		545		469		507
Potentially issuable shares in connection with certain terms of the ViaSat 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan		83		80		142		135
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share attributable to ViaSat, Inc. common stockholders		49,125		48,016		48,995		47,899