GTA San Andreas Missions

  • 100+ Story Missions
  • 3 Major Cities
  • 70+ Side Missions
  • 25+ Mission Givers
  • Complete Mission Guide

GTA San Andreas features an expansive storyline loaded with missions distributed across multiple cities and regions. The overview features every core campaign mission coupled with mission areas, characters,bonuses and goals. In total, the game contains 100 storyline missions that define CJ’s adventure over San Andreas. All missions are sorted by region where they start,making progression simpler to follow from Los Santos to Las Venturas.

Certain missions open together from separate characters, letting players finish them in a flexible mission order. Owing to this framework,the narrative may vary based on the gameplay sequence chosen. In addition to the primary storyline,the game also includes additional supplementary missions that are not essential for completing the narrative.

These additional objectives can still be completed after the ending and remain significant for players striving for 100% completion. Collectively,they enhance depth, exploration, and replayability to the entire experience. Picking a GTA San Andreas all missions brings up complete information, including targets,bonuses,tutorials and unlocked features, also optimized in the updated version.

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GTA San Andreas: All Missions Index

GTA San Andreas includes a well-structured task system that serves as the backbone of its storyline. The game takes you with Carl Johnson through a wide variety of regions, illegal activities and intensifying missions. Every mission is designed to push the story forward while introducing fresh characters,surroundings and interactive parts.

In addition to the central narrative, the game also offers extra tasks that strengthen overall player growth. These extra missions are not essential for finishing the narrative but provide additional benefits,items and secret features. GTA San Andreas mission list in order creates a full game structure that showcases the full GTA San Andreas adventure.

  1. In the Opening Chapter

    Prologue

    Five years after his time in Liberty City, Carl Johnson heads back to Los Santos when Sweet tells him about their mother’s death. His arrival turns ugly fast: the crooked C.R.A.S.H. unit takes his cash and dumps him deep in hostile Ballas territory. Escape the area and return to Grove Street to unlock the game’s first mission.

  2. 1

    Big Smoke

    Carl Johnson

    Carl heads back to his Grove Street residence, reconnects with Big Smoke, and commits to revealing the truth behind his mother’s death. Go inside the Johnson House to encounter Big Smoke.

    Rewards
    First Achievement Trophy
  3. 2

    Sweet and Kendl

    Sweet Johnson

    Within Temple cemetery, Carl reconnects with Sweet and Kendl amid accusations over their mother’s passing, before a Ballas assault forces a chaotic escape back to Grove Street on BMX bikes.

    Rewards
    Respect Johnson House
  4. 3

    Ryder

    Ryder

    Ryder introduces Carl across Grove Street, showing him the neighbourhood’s hangouts and street culture.

    Rewards
    Barber Shops Tattoo Studios Food Outlets Respect Boost
  5. 4

    Tagging Up Turf

    Sweet Johnson

    Sweet instructs Carl to erase rival gang graffiti across the community to strengthen Grove Street turf.

    Rewards
    $200 Respect Boost Spray Can at Johnson House
  6. 5

    Cleaning the Hood

    Sweet Johnson

    Carl and Ryder roam the neighbourhood to confront the street dealers creating chaos around Grove Street.

    Rewards
    Higher Respect
  7. 6

    Drive-Thru

    Sweet Johnson

    CJ and Grove Street defend against a Ballas attack to hold their ground.

    Rewards
    $200 Gyms Unlocked Respect Increase
  8. 7

    Nines and AK’s

    Sweet Johnson

    Carl practises at Emmet’s range to sharpen his weapon precision and firearm control.

    Rewards
    Binco Sub Urban ProLaps Emmet’s Store Respect Increase
  9. 8

    Drive-By

    Sweet Johnson

    The Grove Street crew execute drive-by hits on the Ballas to cut down their dominance.

    Rewards
    $500 Respect Increase
  10. 9

    Sweet’s Girl

    Sweet Johnson

    Sweet and his girlfriend are rescued from the Seville Boulevard Families.

    Rewards
    Respect Boost
  11. 10

    Cesar Vialpando

    Sweet Johnson

    Carl enters a lowrider contest to take on the other competitors.

    Rewards
    Loco Low Co. Lowrider Challenge TransFender Stake Option
  12. 11

    Home Invasion

    Ryder

    Carl and Ryder loot a former soldier for cash.

    Rewards
    Respect Boost
  13. 12

    Catalyst

    Ryder

    Carl and Ryder take over a cargo train to grab supplies for Grove Street.

    Rewards
    Respect Boost
  14. 13

    Robbing Uncle Sam

    Ryder

    Carl and Ryder enter a National Guard base for a hazardous supply run.

    Rewards
    Respect Boost
  15. 14

    OG Loc

    Big Smoke

    The Grove Street members welcome OG Loc back after his release from jail.

    Rewards
    Higher Respect
  16. 15

    Running Dog

    Big Smoke

    Carl accompanies Big Smoke to collect his cousin.

    Rewards
    Respect Boost
  17. 16

    Wrong Side of the Tracks

    Big Smoke

    Pursue the fleeing Vagos as they escape aboard a moving train.

    Rewards
    Respect Boost
  18. 17

    Just Business

    Big Smoke

    Support Big Smoke as he clashes with the Russian mob.

    Rewards
    Respect Boost
  19. 18

    Life’s a Beach

    OG Loc

    Carl snatches a beach event sound system for the team.

    Rewards
    Dance Clubs Respect Increase
  20. 19

    Madd Dogg’s Rhymes

    OG Loc

    Carl takes Madd Dogg’s rhyme book to help the gang.

    Rewards
    Respect Boost
  21. 20

    Management Issues

    OG Loc

    Carl deals with Madd Dogg’s manager during the mission.

    Rewards
    Respect Boost
  22. 21

    House Party

    OG Loc

    Carl shields Grove Street from a Ballas invasion.

    Rewards
    Respect Boost
  23. 22

    Burning Desire

    C.R.A.S.H.

    Carl is assigned by C.R.A.S.H. to burn down a Vagos residence.

    Rewards
    $1,000 Hidden Inside Denise Robinson Unlocked
  24. 23

    Gray Imports

    C.R.A.S.H.

    C.R.A.S.H. assigns Carl to break up a weapon deal and remove the dealer.

    Rewards
    Suppressed 9mm at Ammu-Nation
  25. 24

    Doberman

    Sweet Johnson

    Carl secures Glen Park and defeats Little Weasel during the gang fight.

    Rewards
    Gang Warfare Unlocked Ammu-Nation Access Respect Boost
  26. 25

    Los Sepulcros

    Sweet Johnson

    Carl eliminates the Ballas boss, Kane.

    Rewards
    Respect Boost
  27. 26

    High Stakes, Low Rider

    Cesar Vialpando

    Carl takes part in a street car contest.

    Rewards
    $1,000 Payout
  28. 27

    Reuniting the Families

    Sweet Johnson

    Carl and Sweet work to rebuild the Grove Street Families as one.

    Rewards
    Respect Boost
  29. 28

    The Green Sabre

    Sweet Johnson

    Carl uncovers a huge betrayal that turns the whole story on its head.

    Rewards
    Flint County All Dressed Up Achievement Whetstone & San Fierro Safehouses in Red & Flint County

Countryside Missions

CJ realizes that Big Smoke is teaming up with Officer Tenpenny opposing the Grove Street members.Their partnership helps the Ballas  take over Los Santos in return for money and influence.Tenpenny pressures CJ to keep distance  from Big Smoke while Sweet stays locked up in prison.Meanwhile, CJ collaborates with Catalina on robberies to gain wealth and create connects.The Countryside phase consists of 10 missions, including four theft focused scripted scenes.

  • Mission Description Rewards
  • Badlands C.R.A.S.H. Frank Tenpenny orders Carl to deal with an FBI witness. No reward
  • First Date / Tanker Commander Catalina Carl connects with Catalina, Cesar’s cousin, who plans theft jobs — starting with stealing a tanker. $5,000
  • Body Harvest The Truth Carl takes a farming machine for The Truth. Respect Boost
  • King in Exile Cesar Vialpando Carl links back up with Cesar and Kendl in the town of Angel Pine. No reward
  • First Base / Local Liquor Store Catalina Carl and Catalina target a Blueberry liquor shop for a quick hit. $1,000
  • Gone Courting / Against All Odds Catalina Catalina bonds with Carl, and the pair raid a wager shop in Montgomery together. $2,000
  • Made in Heaven / Small Town Bank Catalina Catalina opens up to Carl, and they pull off a bank robbery in Palomino Creek. $10,000
  • Wu Zi Mu Cesar Vialpando Carl takes part in another racing event against professional drivers. $5,000
  • Farewell, My Love Cesar Vialpando Carl challenges Claude in a racing battle. No reward
  • Are You Going to San Fierro? The Truth Carl torches The Truth’s land, and the fallout follows him. San Fierro Safehouse5-Star Wanted LevelDoherty Garage Save PointZip AccessRespect Increase

San Fierro Missions

CJ starts building his own influence in San Fierro while still carrying out missions for Tenpenny. The Truth brings him to talented partners after being deceived by a crooked cop in the past.CJ also deepens his partnership with Woozie, a Triad leader he encountered earlier during a road competition. With help from Cesar, Woozie, and other allies, CJ attacks the illegal trade tied to Big Smoke’s increasing empire. The San Fierro narrative in GTA San Andreas features 26 missions in total.

  1. 1

    Wear Flowers in Your Hair

    Cesar Vialpando

    Carl hires help for the workshop after The Truth’s suggestion.

    Rewards
    Zero RC Becomes Buyable
  2. 2

    555 We Tip

    C.R.A.S.H.

    C.R.A.S.H. sends Carl to frame a prosecutor.

    Rewards
    Valet Missions Outfit Unlocked
  3. 3

    Deconstruction

    Kendl Johnson

    Kendl asks for Carl’s support and takes revenge on the construction workers.

    Rewards
    No reward
  4. 4

    Photo Opportunity

    Cesar Vialpando

    Carl finds out about Ryder’s meeting with the Loco Syndicate.

    Rewards
    Respect Increase
  5. 5

    Jizzy

    Jizzy B. & Wu Zi Mu

    Carl helps Jizzy with his club operations.

    Rewards
    $3,000 Respect Boost
  6. 6

    Air Raid

    Zero RC Shop

    Zero relies on Carl to guard his communication units from Berkley’s attack.

    Rewards
    $3,000
  7. 7

    Supply Lines

    Zero RC Shop

    Carl destroys Berkley’s delivery planes.

    Rewards
    $5,000 Beefy Baron Mini-Game
  8. 8

    New Model Army

    Zero RC Shop

    Carl supports Zero in an RC fight against Berkley.

    Rewards
    $7,000 Zero RC Asset
  9. 9

    T-Bone Mendez

    Jizzy B.

    Carl retrieves the stolen money while completing the job.

    Rewards
    $5,000 Respect Boost
  10. 10

    Mike Toreno

    Jizzy B.

    Carl protects Mike Toreno during a risky operation.

    Rewards
    $7,000 Respect Boost
  11. 11

    Outrider

    Jizzy B.

    Carl carries drugs past multiple checkpoints.

    Rewards
    $9,000 Respect Increase
  12. 12

    Snail Trail

    C.R.A.S.H.

    C.R.A.S.H. sends Carl to take out a journalist from a distance.

    Rewards
    No reward
  13. 13

    Ice Cold Killa

    Carl Johnson

    Carl storms the Pleasure Domes and defeats Jizzy B.

    Rewards
    $12,000 Respect Boost
  14. 14

    Back to School

    Jethro

    Carl sharpens his driving through professional training.

    Rewards
    Super GT (Bronze) Bullet (Silver) Hotknife (Gold) Wang Cars Showroom
  15. 15

    Pier 69

    Cesar Vialpando

    Cesar and Carl disrupt a Ballas–Loco Syndicate meeting.

    Rewards
    $15,000 Respect Increase
  16. 16

    Toreno’s Last Flight

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl brings down Mike Toreno’s aircraft.

    Rewards
    $18,000 Respect Increase
  17. 17

    Mountain Cloud Boys

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl accompanies Wu Zi Mu to a Triad gathering site.

    Rewards
    $5,000 Respect Increase
  18. 18

    Ran Fa Li

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl collects a ride from the terminal as part of the operation.

    Rewards
    $6,000 Respect Increase
  19. 19

    Lure

    Wu Zi Mu

    Ran Fa Li needs Carl to draw attention away so he can get home safely.

    Rewards
    $8,000 Respect Boost
  20. 20

    Amphibious Assault

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl attaches a tracker to a Da Nang vessel.

    Rewards
    $11,000 Respect Boost
  21. 21

    The Da Nang Thang

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl and Little Lion slip aboard a freighter controlled by the Da Nang Boys.

    Rewards
    $15,000 Respect Boost
  22. 22

    Yay Ka-Boom-Boom

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl wipes out the Loco Syndicate drug facility.

    Rewards
    $25,000 Tierra Robada Bone County & Las Venturas Triathlons Respect Increase
  23. 23

    Zeroing In

    Wang Cars & Cesar

    Carl chases down a car fitted with a tracking device.

    Rewards
    $5,000 Wheel Arch Angels Uranus at Wang Cars Respect Boost
  24. 24

    Test Drive

    Wang Cars & Cesar

    Carl tests the cars’ performance after stealing them.

    Rewards
    $5,000 Sultan & Elegy at Wang Cars Respect Boost
  25. 25

    Customs Fast Track

    Wang Cars & Cesar

    Carl lifts a ride out of a dockside container.

    Rewards
    Up to $10,000 Savanna at Wang Cars Respect Boost
  26. 26

    Puncture Wounds

    Wang Cars & Cesar

    Carl lays road spikes to seize a car.

    Rewards
    $5,000 Wang Cars Showroom Asset Stratum at Wang Cars Respect Boost

The Desert Missions

CJ eventually discovers that Mike Toreno is associated with a secret intelligence agency instead of the illegal drug network. Toreno clarifies that the Loco Syndicate was only being used to finance quiet, undercover activities. As compensation  for Sweet’s safety and expected release from prison, CJ decides to perform missions for him. Simultaneously,CJ and The Truth take part in mysterious desert events related to government conspiracies and alien secrets. The Desert chapter in GTA San Andreas features 9 storyline tasks.

  1. 1

    Monster

    Mike Toreno

    Carl completes a timed Monster Truck trial.

    Rewards
    $1,000–$5,000 by Time
  2. 2

    Highjack

    Mike Toreno

    Carl and Cesar take control of a petrol tanker on the move.

    Rewards
    $7,000
  3. 3

    Interdiction

    Mike Toreno

    Carl provides cover for Mike Toreno’s helicopter.

    Rewards
    $1,000
  4. 4

    Verdant Meadows

    Mike Toreno

    Carl buys the Verdant Meadows airstrip.

    Rewards
    Respect Increase
  5. 5

    Learning to Fly

    Verdant Meadows & Mike Toreno

    Carl clears aviation school training, which opens up full pilot access.

    Rewards
    Rustler (Bronze) Stuntplane (Silver) Hunter (Gold) Pilot’s Licence Las Venturas Safehouses All Airport Planes Police Maverick on LSPD Roof Runways Accessible 6-Star Wanted Level Victim Outlets Improved Flying Ability
  6. 6

    N.O.E.

    Verdant Meadows & Mike Toreno

    Toreno orders Carl to move goods quietly, without drawing any attention.

    Rewards
    $15,000
  7. 7

    Stowaway

    Verdant Meadows & The Truth

    Toreno directs Carl to plant an explosive device on a jet.

    Rewards
    $20,000
  8. 8

    Black Project

    Verdant Meadows & The Truth

    The Truth orders Carl to break into Area 69 and take the classified project.

    Rewards
    No reward
  9. 9

    Green Goo

    Verdant Meadows & The Truth

    Carl lifts the Green Goo from a moving transport train.

    Rewards
    $20,000 Jetpack Granted Verdant Meadows Asset

Las Venturas Missions

In Las Venturas, CJ assists Woozie in securing the Four Dragons Casino from the competing Sindacco Family. The two also arrange a big theft operation aiming at Caligula’s Casino for payback and earnings. At this stage, CJ encounters Ken Rosenberg and wins the approval of Salvatore Leone through multiple tasks. He also saves Madd Dogg after the rapper suffers emotionally following the downfall of his fame. The Las Venturas narrative includes 19 missions, including six casino theft-based objectives.

  1. Fender Ketchup

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl is put up against Johnny Sindacco in a fight.

    $5,000 Respect Boost
  2. Explosive Situation

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl lifts explosives from the Hunter Quarry.

    $7,000 Respect Boost
  3. You’ve Had Your Chips

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl wrecks the Sindacco family’s illegal casino chip machines.

    $10,000 Respect Increase
  4. Don Peyote

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl rescues Maccer and Kent Paul from the barren desert.

    Respect Boost
  5. Architectural Espionage

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl obtains the schematics for Caligula’s Palace.

    Respect Boost
  6. Key to Her Heart

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl charms Millie Perkins to get hold of a keycard for Caligula’s.

    Gimp Suit Millie as Girlfriend Respect Increase
  7. Dam and Blast

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl plants explosives inside the Sherman Dam hydro structure.

    Respect Boost
  8. Cop Wheels

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl steals four HPV-1000 police bikes.

    Respect Increase
  9. Up, Up and Away!

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl hijacks a military truck from the K.A.C.C. facility.

    Respect Boost
  10. Intensive Care

    Ken Rosenberg

    Carl extracts Johnny Sindacco from the hospital.

    $5,000 Respect Increase
  11. The Meat Business

    Ken Rosenberg

    Carl has to fight his way out of the meat plant, away from the Sindacco family.

    $8,000 Respect Boost
  12. Madd Dogg

    Madd Dogg

    Carl talks Madd Dogg down from the edge of a hotel roof.

    Respect Boost
  13. Fish in a Barrel

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl takes a stake in the Four Dragons Casino.

    No reward
  14. Misappropriation

    C.R.A.S.H.

    C.R.A.S.H. instructs Carl to neutralise a group of government operatives.

    No reward
  15. Freefall

    Salvatore Leone

    Carl boards Forelli’s plane in mid-air and lands it himself.

    $15,000 Respect Boost
  16. High Noon

    C.R.A.S.H.

    Carl hunts down and finishes off Eddie Pulaski.

    No reward
  17. Saint Mark’s Bistro

    Salvatore Leone

    Carl heads to the city to deal with Marco Forelli.

    $20,000 Didier Sachs Respect Increase
  18. Breaking the Bank at Caligula’s

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl pulls off the casino vault heist.

    $100,000 Croupier Uniform Respect Boost
  19. A Home in the Hills

    Wu Zi Mu

    Carl reclaims Madd Dogg’s mansion from Big Poppa.

    Madd Dogg’s Crib (Safehouse) Respect Increase

Return to Los Santos Missions

After concluding several hazardous tasks for Toreno, CJ manages to get Sweet set free.Instead of joining CJ’s developing ventures, Sweet prefers to regain Grove Street’s previous control.Meanwhile, Tenpenny stays unpunished due to the lack of  insufficient proof against him.Los Santos turns into massive chaos while CJ confronts Big Smoke and chases Tenpenny.The last Return to Los Santos phase features 8 main missions that finish the GTA San Andreas plot.

  1. Vertical Bird

    Mike Toreno

    Carl takes a fighter jet and hits a set of surveillance boats.

    $50,000 Weapons at Toreno’s Ranch Respect Increase
  2. Home Coming

    Mike Toreno

    Carl reunites with Sweet and starts winning territory back from the rival gang.

    No reward
  3. Beat Down on B Dup

    Sweet Johnson

    Sweet and Carl retake the neighbourhood and confront B Dup.

    Respect Boost
  4. Cut Throat Business

    Madd Dogg

    Carl hunts down OG Loc to win back control of Madd Dogg’s career.

    Kart & Vortex Spawns Respect Boost
  5. Grove 4 Life

    Sweet Johnson

    Carl retakes two neighbourhood zones from the enemy crew.

    $10,000 Respect Boost
  6. Riot

    Carl Johnson

    Los Santos erupts after Frank Tenpenny walks free of the charges.

    No reward
  7. Los Desperados

    Sweet Johnson

    Carl and the Varrios Los Aztecas take back their turf from the opposing gang.

    Respect Boost
  8. End of the Line

    Finale

    Carl brings down his targets in one last run — the story’s final mission.

    $250,000 End of the Line Achievement Respect Boost

What is the total number of missions in GTA San Andreas?

GTA San Andreas consists of an overall of 100 core story missions, all of which are outlined in our article. From these, 14 are non-mandatory missions that are not essential for advancing through the main storyline, meaning only 86 missions are necessary to complete the primary plot.

On the other hand, if a player targets for full completion,all objectives must be completed, comprising both core and optional tasks. Moreover, if the prologue and the four Catalina story scenes which establish robbery tasks, are included, the overall mission count goes up to 105.

GTA San Andreas Side Missions

For a full overview of all side activities in GTA San Andreas,refer to our dedicated Side Missions section. It covers a wide variety of bonus gameplay content that extends beyond the main storyline.
This highlights Asset GTA SA Missions, driving schools, vehicle-oriented side tasks,different challenges, races, and many other optional objectives that players can perform across the game world.

Frequently Asked Questions-FAQs

GTA San Andreas total missions are 100 with main story objectives and optional tasks that can increase the overall count based on player progression.

No, only the main storyline missions are mandatory to end the game’s main plot,while extra missions are not essential for game progress.

There is no real unlimited cash cheat, but HESOYAM provides $250,000 per entry and can be triggered multiple times.

Yes, each mission plays a significant role in forming the storyline,personality progression, and Carl Johnson’s evolution in the criminal scene.

Yes, players can redo missions to boost score, test alternate results or simply relive the game experience again.

After ending all missions, players achieve total game completion, unlock bonuses and open up to all end-game content and zones in the game.

Conclusion

GTA Sa mission list delivers a detailed and varied storyline that follows Carl Johnson’s path as he heads back to Los Santos and restores his life. Across different cities, players experience gang conflicts, backstabbing, partnerships and high-profile missions that shape the entire narrative. Each mission adds depth to the story while gradually expanding Carl’s control in the underground society.
In conclusion, the total missions in GTA San Andreas are not just basic missions but a unified plot that pushes the story forward from beginning to end. With a mix of main missions, optional activities, and side content, the game delivers a complete immersive world experience that culminates in a powerful and unforgettable conclusion.

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