AA 1981 then AA 559 at Phoenix
Austin → Phoenix → San Diego
Timetable, Phoenix time
16:10AA 1981 from Austin at the gate
20:55AA 559 to San Diego leaves the gate
4 h 45 apart on the timetable
The last days
AA 1981 and AA 559 weren’t both flown 15 min to 12 h apart in the last 21 days.
Statistics from past flights, not live flight information. Always check times and your connection with your airline, and don’t base travel or booking decisions on these numbers.