| Cover | Nov. 05, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 5, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-34632 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CRYOPORT, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001124524 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 88-0313393 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 112 Westwood Place |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 350 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Brentwood |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 37027 |
| City Area Code | 949 |
| Local Phone Number | 470-2300 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | CYRX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
