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

6 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

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

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	September 30, 2020		September 30, 2019		September 30, 2020		September 30, 2019
	(In thousands)
Weighted average:
Common shares outstanding used in    calculating basic net income (loss)    per share attributable to Viasat, Inc.    common stockholders		66,576		61,480		64,554		61,200
Options to purchase common stock as    determined by application of the    treasury stock method		—		174		—		—
Restricted stock units to acquire    common stock as determined by    application of the treasury stock    method		132		973		—		—
Potentially issuable shares in    connection with certain terms    of the ViaSat 401(k) Profit    Sharing Plan and Employee Stock    Purchase Plan		298		134		—		—
Shares used in computing diluted net    income (loss) per share attributable    to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders		67,006		62,761		64,554		61,200