| Document And Entity Information | Jul. 30, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 30, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001631650 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | AIMT |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37519 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-2748244 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8000 Marina Blvd |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Brisbane |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94005 |
| City Area Code | 650 |
| Local Phone Number | 614-5220 |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
