Note 1 Organization of Sanmina Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fiscal Year. The Company operates on a 52 or 53 week year ending on the Saturday nearest September 30. Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 were each 52 weeks. All references to years relate to fiscal years unless otherwise noted.
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the Company's accounts and those of its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Note 1 Organization of Sanmina Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2018

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fiscal Year. The Company operates on a 52 or 53 week year ending on the Saturday nearest September 30. Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 were each 52 weeks. All references to years relate to fiscal years unless otherwise noted.

Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Principles of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the Company's accounts and those of its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.