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A couple of thoughts....
Traditionally, October airfare is relatively cheap. But, those sales usually aren't released until ~August ime. I'm not sure you'd end up paying more than what you're currently seeing if you waited and might well pay much less. Depends how risk-averse you are.
Secondly, does AA have a "vacations packages" site? I know that UA does (unitedvacations.com) I have occasionally been able to get a very good deal on airfare even booking a "throwaway" car for one day of the trip.