| Cover Page | Nov. 20, 2024 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 20, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SNOWFLAKE INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39504 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-0636374 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Suite 3A, 106 East Babcock Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Bozeman, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 59715 |
| City Area Code | 844 |
| Local Phone Number | 766-9355 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | SNOW |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001640147 |
| Former Address | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Not Applicable |
