GTA San Andreas Missions: Complete Guide to All Storyline Missions
Explore the complete list of GTA San Andreas missions, where every task brings you closer to conquering the game’s sprawling world. From intense shootouts to high-speed chases, each mission offers a unique challenge to keep you hooked.
With 101 total missions, including the introductory sequence, GTA San Andreas delivers the most extensive storyline of any Grand Theft Auto game. Whether you’re aiming for 100% completion or just enjoying the ride, each mission adds depth to CJ’s journey.
All Missions With Details
These are the missions details with complete guide. The missions in the PC version and definitive edition version are almost same.
Los Santos Missions
Carl “CJ” Johnson comes back to Los Santos after five years. His mother is dead, his gang is weak and corrupt cops are after him. CJ must help his friends, fight his enemies and rebuild Grove Street Families.
Beginning of the Journey
- In the Beginning
Corrupt cops stop CJ, steal from him and leave him in enemy territory. He must get back home.
- Big Smoke
CJ meets Big Smoke who promises to help him.
- Sweet & Kendl
CJ meets his brother Sweet and sister Kendl. A funeral turns into a gang fight and they must escape.
Rebuilding Grove Street Families
- Ryder:
Ryder takes CJ for a haircut and revenge on a rude pizza shop owner.
- Tagging Up Turf:
CJ and Sweet paint over Ballas gang graffiti.
- Cleaning the Hood:
CJ and Ryder fight drug dealers to clean up Grove Street.
- Drive-Thru:
While eating, CJ and his gang spot Ballas and chase them.
- Nines and AK’s:
CJ learns how to shoot at Emmet’s gun shop.
- Drive-By:
CJ drives while his gang shoots at the Ballas.
- Sweet’s Girl:
Sweet is trapped by enemies and CJ must save him.
- Cesar Vialpando:
CJ joins a lowrider car contest to impress Kendl’s boyfriend, Cesar.
Big Smoke’s Missions
- OG Loc
CJ helps OG Loc take revenge on a rapper.
- Running Dog
CJ chases Vagos gang members through the streets.
- Wrong Side of the Tracks
CJ and Smoke try to stop enemies on a moving train.
- Just Business
A big gunfight with the Russian Mafia leads to a wild motorcycle chase.
Ryder’s Missions
- Home Invasion
CJ and Ryder steal guns from an ex-military officer.
- Catalyst
CJ and Ryder take weapons from a train before rival gangs get them.
- Robbing Uncle Sam
They raid an army base for more guns.
Racing & OG Loc’s Rap Career
- High Stakes, Low-Rider
CJ races against Cesar in a lowrider.
- Life’s a Beach
CJ steals a DJ’s sound system for OG Loc.
- Madd Dogg’s Rhymes
CJ sneaks into a mansion to steal rap lyrics.
- Management Issues
CJ ruins a rival rapper’s career.
- House Party
A Ballas attack turns OG Loc’s party into a gunfight.
C.R.A.S.H. Missions
- Burning Desire
CJ burns down a Vagos house and saves Denise.
- Gray Imports
CJ stops a weapon deal between the Ballas and the Russian Mafia.
Taking Back Los Santos
- Doberman
CJ takes Glen Park from the Ballas.
- Los Sepulcros
CJ attacks Ballas at a funeral.
- Reuniting the Families
A meeting to fix Grove Street Families ends in a police shootout.
- The Green Sabre
Big Smoke and Ryder betray CJ. Sweet is arrested and CJ must leave Los Santos.
What Happens Next?
With Sweet in jail and Grove Street Families falling apart, CJ is forced to leave. He must get stronger, make new friends and prepare for his return.
- Countryside Missions
After escaping Los Santos, CJ ends up in the countryside. He learns that Big Smoke betrayed Grove Street and Officer Tenpenny forces him to work for him by threatening Sweet’s life. CJ also meets new allies like Catalina, a wild woman who loves crime and The Truth, a strange hippie. He takes on dangerous missions, robberies and races, all leading him to San Fierro.
C.R.A.S.H. Missions
➝ Badlands: Tenpenny orders CJ to kill an FBI informant hiding on a mountain.
Catalina’s Robbery Missions
➝ First Date: CJ meets Catalina who wants to rob places for quick cash.
➝ Tanker Commander: They steal a fuel tanker and sell it.
➝ Local Liquor Store: They rob a store but must chase down thieves who steal their money.
➝ Against All Odds: They rob a betting shop and escape.
➝ Small Town Bank: A bank robbery goes wrong, forcing them to shoot their way out.
The Truth’s Missions
➝ Body Harvest: CJ steals a combine harvester for The Truth in exchange for high-quality weed.
➝ Are You Going to San Fierro?: The cops raid The Truth’s weed farm, so CJ helps burn it down before escaping.
Cesar’s Missions
➝ King in Exile: CJ meets Cesar and Kendl who are in hiding.
➝ Wu Zi Mu: CJ wins a street race against Wu Zi Mu and gets a new car.
➝ Farewell, My Love: Catalina dumps CJ and races him with her new boyfriend, Claude.
What’s Next?
After surviving the countryside CJ wins a garage in San Fierro. It’s time to take on new challenges and uncover bigger secrets.
- San Fierro Missions
➡ Arriving in San Fierro: CJ leaves the countryside and comes to San Fierro to make a name for himself. Even though he is far from Los Santos, Tenpenny still forces him to do dirty work. But CJ is not alone. He meets new friends like The Truth, Cesar and Woozie, the leader of the Chinese Triads. Together, they plan to stop the drug trade that is making Big Smoke rich.
➡ Building a New Life: CJ wins a garage in a race but does not like it. Cesar and Kendl convince him to fix it up and make it a real business. The Truth introduces CJ to some skilled workers who help rebuild it. This is where CJ’s journey in San Fierro begins.
➡ Working for Tenpenny: Tenpenny still controls CJ and orders him to frame a district attorney by planting drugs in his car. CJ has no choice but to do it.
➡ Revenge for Kendl: Some construction workers insult Kendl. CJ does not let this go. He destroys their site and traps their boss inside a porta-potty as payback.
➡ Helping Zero: CJ meets Zero, a man who builds remote-controlled (RC) planes and cars. Zero has a rival named Berkley, and they fight using RC vehicles. CJ helps Zero defeat Berkley once and for all.
➡ Investigating the Loco Syndicate: CJ and Cesar discover that the Ballas are working with a drug gang called the Loco Syndicate. They take pictures of its members and decide to stop them.
➡ Meeting Jizzy B.: CJ goes undercover to get close to Jizzy B., a pimp and a member of the Loco Syndicate. CJ does jobs for him while secretly planning to destroy the gang. He later kills Jizzy to steal his phone and learn about an important meeting.
➡ Fighting the Loco Syndicate: CJ and Cesar attack the Loco Syndicate at Pier 69. They kill T-Bone Mendez and Ryder, CJ’s old friend who betrayed him. Later, CJ also shoots down a helicopter carrying Mike Toreno, another Syndicate member.
➡ Destroying the Drug Factory: Woozie tells CJ that to fully stop the Loco Syndicate, they must destroy its crack factory. CJ plants a bomb inside and escapes before it explodes. This completely ends the Syndicate.
➡ Wang Cars Business: Cesar and CJ start a car theft business. They steal expensive cars and sell them. After some missions, the business grows, and CJ owns the Wang Cars showroom.
➡ Final Task in San Fierro: CJ proves he is a great driver by passing driving school. He earns new cars and unlocks access to Las Venturas, the next city in his journey. With the Loco Syndicate gone, CJ is ready for his next big adventure.
San Fierro is an important part of CJ’s journey. He makes new friends, starts businesses, and weakens Big Smoke’s empire. But his fight is not over yet.
- Desert Missions
In the desert, CJ meets Mike Toreno, a government agent. CJ thought he had already killed Toreno but it was just a trick. Toreno tells CJ that the drug business was only a way to fund secret government work in Latin America. Toreno also knows a lot about Tenpenny’s crimes. He promises to keep CJ’s brother, Sweet, safe in prison and help him get out. In return, CJ must do jobs for him.
At the same time CJ and The Truth work on secret missions in the desert. These missions involve the military and some strange things, like alien cover-ups.
There are 9 main missions in the desert.
Mike Toreno Missions
Monster
CJ hears a strange voice. The person knows a lot about him and his family. CJ must impress this person by driving a Monster Truck through a course before time runs out.
Reward: Money based on time (up to $5000)
Highjack
Mike Toreno finally reveals who he is. He tells CJ to help him by stealing a tanker truck. CJ works with Cesar to hijack the truck and take it back to Doherty.
Reward: $7000
Interdiction
Toreno tells CJ about Sweet’s situation and Tenpenny’s crimes. He also wants CJ to protect a helicopter that is carrying important cargo. CJ must defend the helicopter and collect the package.
Reward: $1000
Verdant Meadows
Toreno tells CJ to buy an abandoned airstrip in Bone County. This will be important for future missions.
Reward: Respect, Airstrip available to purchase
Learning to Fly
Toreno now wants CJ to learn how to fly. At first, CJ refuses but Toreno tells him this will help get Sweet out of prison. CJ must complete flight school.
Reward: Respect, Pilot’s license, more aircraft available, ability to buy safehouses in Las Venturas
N.O.E.
Toreno’s agents need equipment. CJ must deliver it using a plane but he must fly low to avoid being detected by radar.
Reward: $15,000
Stowaway
A plane carrying enemy government agents lands at the airstrip. Toreno orders CJ to stop them. CJ sneaks onto the plane and destroys it.
Reward: $20,000
The Truth Missions
Black Project
CJ meets The Truth, who asks for his help. He tells CJ about a secret military base where a “Black Project” is being developed. CJ must break into the base and steal it.
Reward: None
Green Goo
The Truth is flying the Jetpack CJ stole, but he loses control and falls. He then tells CJ to steal a mysterious item called “Green Goo” from a moving train. CJ uses the Jetpack to complete the mission.
Reward: $20,000, Jetpack available at Verdant Meadows, Airstrip becomes an asset.
With these missions, CJ learns more about the secret world of the government and military while working to save his brother. At the same time, he is getting stronger and preparing for bigger challenges ahead.
- Las Venturas Missions
Las Venturas marks a major turning point in CJ’s journey as he becomes involved with the Triads, the Mafia and various criminal activities, including a high stakes casino heist. Woozie is opening the Four Dragons Casino but the Sindacco Family is attempting to sabotage his business. CJ and Woozie work together to eliminate threats, while also planning a massive heist at Caligula’s Casino. Meanwhile, The Truth introduces CJ to Ken Rosenberg, who is struggling to manage the Mafia’s affairs at Caligula’s. Through a series of tasks, CJ gains Salvatore Leone’s trust, ensuring inside access to the casino for the heist. During his time in Las Venturas, CJ also rescues Madd Dogg from a suicide attempt, setting the stage for his return to Los Santos.
Triads Missions
- Fender Ketchup: CJ scares Johnny Sindacco by driving recklessly with him strapped to the windshield.
Reward: $5000, Respect - Explosive Situation: CJ steals dynamite from Hunter Quarry to use against the Sindacco Family.
Reward: $7000, Respect, Unlocks Quarry Missions - You’ve Had Your Chips: CJ destroys the Sindacco Family’s fake casino chip production.
Reward: $10,000, Respect - Don Peyote: CJ rescues Maccer and Kent Paul from the desert.
Reward: Respect
Heist Preparation Missions
- Architectural Espionage: CJ infiltrates the City Planning Department to obtain Caligula’s Casino blueprints.
Reward: Respect - Key to Her Heart: CJ dates Millie Perkins to obtain a keycard for casino access.
Reward: Respect, Millie as a girlfriend, Gimp Suit - Dam and Blast: CJ plants explosives at Sherman Dam to prepare for a blackout.
Reward: Respect - Cop Wheels: CJ steals four police bikes needed for the heist.
Reward: Respect - Up, Up and Away! CJ steals a Leviathan helicopter to transport an armored truck.
Reward: Respect, Leviathan at Verdant Meadows
Mafia Missions
- Intensive Care: CJ rescues Johnny Sindacco from being kidnapped by the Forellis.
Reward: $5000, Respect
- The Meat Business: CJ and Ken Rosenberg visit Johnny Sindacco, leading to a shootout at the meat factory.
Reward: $8000, Respect
- Fish in a Barrel: CJ becomes a co-owner of the Four Dragons Casino.
Reward: N/A
Madd Dogg Mission
- Madd Dogg: CJ prevents Madd Dogg from committing suicide and helps him get back on track.
Reward: Respect
Mafia Missions Continued
- Freefall: CJ intercepts and eliminates Forelli hitmen before they arrive in Las Venturas.
Reward: $15,000, Respect
C.R.A.S.H. Missions
- Misappropriation: CJ steals a dossier from an FBI agent containing information about corrupt officers.
Reward: N/A - High Noon: CJ kills Eddie Pulaski after Tenpenny betrays his partner.
Reward: N/A
Final Mafia Mission
- Saint Mark’s Bistro: CJ flies to Liberty City to assassinate Marco Forelli.
Reward: $20,000, Respect
Final Heist Mission
- Breaking the Bank at Caligula’s: CJ and his crew rob Caligula’s Casino and escape successfully.
Reward: $100,000, Respect
Returning to Los Santos
- A Home in the Hills: CJ helps Madd Dogg reclaim his mansion from the Los Santos Vagos, marking his return to Los Santos.
Reward: Respect, Madd Dogg’s Crib
Las Venturas is a pivotal chapter in CJ’s journey, offering high-stakes missions, deep betrayals, and a thrilling casino heist before his return to Los Santos for the final showdown.
6. Return to Los Santos
After a long journey through San Fierro and Las Venturas, CJ finally returns to Los Santos. He is now a powerful figure but there are still problems at home. With help from government agent Mike Toreno, CJ frees his brother Sweet from prison. However they have different goals Sweet wants to rebuild Grove Street Families, while CJ enjoys his new rich lifestyle.
Meanwhile, Los Santos falls into chaos when corrupt cop Frank Tenpenny is released. Riots break out across the city. Amid the chaos, CJ takes on dangerous missions, leading to a final showdown with his old enemies.
Mike Toreno Missions
Vertical Bird:
- Toreno’s last task for CJ in exchange for Sweet’s freedom.
- CJ steals a Hydra jet from an aircraft carrier and destroys spy ships.
Rewards:
✔ $50,000
✔ Respect
✔ Hydra at Verdant Meadows
✔ Weapons at Toreno’s Ranch
Home coming:
- CJ picks up Sweet from prison.
- They eliminate drug dealers in Ganton and take back Grove Street.
Rewards:
✔ Respect
✔ Gang wars unlocked
Madd Dogg Missions
Cut Throat Business:
- Madd Dogg finds out OG Loc stole his lyrics.
- CJ and Madd Dogg chase him to get the rhyme book back.
Reward:
✔ Respect
Sweet Johnson Missions
Beat Down on B Dup:
- Sweet learns that B Dup is fully involved in drugs.
- CJ and Sweet start a gang war in Glen Park and confront B Dup.
🏆 Reward:
✔ Respect
Grove 4 Life:
- CJ and Sweet argue but agree to take back Idlewood from the Ballas.
- They successfully reclaim two territories for Grove Street.
Rewards:
✔ $10,000
✔ Respect
Carl Johnson Missions
Riot:
- Tenpenny is freed due to a lack of evidence.
- Los Santos erupts into riots as CJ returns home.
Reward:
✔ None
Sweet Johnson Missions
Los Desperados:
- Cesar asks CJ to help reclaim Varrios Los Aztecas territory from the Vagos.
- CJ helps his friend despite worries about Grove Street.
Reward:
✔ Respec
Final Mission: End of the Line
The Final Battle:
- CJ and Sweet go after Big Smoke and Tenpenny.
- CJ fights his way through Smoke’s crack palace and takes him down.
- Tenpenny tries to escape but crashes, ending his reign of corruption.
Rewards:
✔ $250,000
✔ Respect
Conclusion
CJ’s return to Los Santos is the final chapter of his story. He takes back Grove Street, avenges past betrayals, and puts an end to Tenpenny’s corruption. With Big Smoke and Tenpenny gone, CJ and Sweet rebuild their gang, bringing the Grove Street Families back to power.
