| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 30, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | TTM TECHNOLOGIES INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001116942 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 30, 2019 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 0-31285 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 91-1033443 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 200 East Sandpointe |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Santa Ana |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92707 |
| City Area Code | (714) |
| Local Phone Number | 327-3000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | TTMI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
