| Document and Entity Information Document | Sep. 02, 2021 |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001571123 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.0001 per share |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Entity Incorporation, Date of Incorporation | DE |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 2, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Science Applications International Corporation |
| Entity File Number | 001-35832 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-1932921 |
| Entity Address, Address Description | 12010 Sunset Hills Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Reston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 20190 |
| City Area Code | 703 |
| Local Phone Number | 676-4300 |
| Trading Symbol | SAIC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
