Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
May 14, 2015
Sep. 26, 2014
Document and Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000866374    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2015    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 6.1
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   563,994,126  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY