How Much Does a CFII Cost?
The instrument instructor (CFII) rating usually costs $3,000 to $6,000. It is a relatively short add-on to your CFI, focused on learning to teach instrument procedures and approaches.
Typical cost
Added on top of your CFI
A range, not a promise. Your number depends on your aircraft, region, and how often you fly. The free calculator gives you a figure tied to all three.
How we estimate this →What you are paying for
Instruction
Teaching the instrument scan, approaches, and procedures from the right seat.
Knowledge test
The CFII written, about $175.
Checkride / DPE fee
Commonly $600 to $900.
No public dataset exists for CFII training hours. This starts from a small conservative increment and sharpens from your own logged flights.
What drives the cost
- How current your instrument flying is when you start.
- Aircraft and instructor rates.
How to keep it down
- Add the CFII soon after your CFI while your instrument skills are sharp.
- Use a simulator for procedure work where allowed.
Get a number for your situation
The free estimator projects your instrument instructor (cfii) cost from your region and aircraft. The PilotBound app then tracks every dollar against it as you train.
Instrument Instructor (CFII) cost questions
Should I do my CFI and CFII together?
Many pilots do. Adding the CFII right after the CFI, while your instrument flying is current, keeps the extra cost low.