| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 28, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Giga-tronics Incorporated |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000719274 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 28, 2023 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | CA |
| Entity File Number | 001-14605 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-2656341 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7272 E. Indian School Rd |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 540 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Scottsdale |
| Entity Address, State or Province | AZ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 85251 |
| City Area Code | 833 |
| Local Phone Number | 457 6667 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
