Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Apr. 13, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001377789 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 13, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Aviat Networks, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-33278 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-5961564 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 200 Parker Dr. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite C100A |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Austin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78728 |
| City Area Code | (408) |
| Local Phone Number | 941-7100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | AVNW |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |