| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 100340 - Disclosure - Balance Sheet Components - Summary of Accrued Liabilities (Details) (http://www.aimmune.com/20161231/taxonomy/role/DisclosureBalanceSheetComponentsSummaryOfAccruedLiabilitiesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001631650 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Accrued Liabilities Current [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Accrued Liabilities Current [Abstract] | ||
Compensation and benefits | ||
Research and development | ||
Professional and consulting | ||
Other | ||
Total accrued liabilities | 9,921,000 | 3,118,000 |